The UN and UNDP in Brussels

Role and Functions

Since the Director of UNDP in Brussels is also the representative of the United Nations Secretary-General there, the Brussels Office not only deals with UNDP matters but also supports the different services of the UN Secretariat.

In this regard, UNDP Brussels works to promote greater coordination among the UN system, facilitating the UN’s interaction with European Union (EU) institutions and providing support for official missions and the development of inter-institutional networks. UNDP’s mission in Brussels is to enhance the relationship between UNDP’s global system and EU institutions, ensuring that the policies of both parties are in line with one another and supporting the implementation of joint programmes in the field. UNDP Brussels also directly supports the work of UNDP Country Offices around the world in their dealings with the European Commission.