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Access to Information and
E-Governance

Ensuring free expression and the flow of information, including the use of new communication technologies for improved governance processes

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Access to Justice and Rule of Law

Contributing to effective, responsive, accessible and fair justice systems to protect the rights of the poor

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Anti-Corruption

Combatting corruption through laws, conventions, national integrity bodies and pro-poor policies for reform

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Electoral Systems and Processes

Supporting free and fair elections, civic engagement and inclusive participation at all stages of the electoral cycle

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Human Rights

Expanding choices and protecting rights and freedoms in 100 countries, programming from a human-rights based approach

(Photo: UNDP/Argentina)

Local Governance

Building stronger communities, promoting peace and seeking local representation of women and indigenous peoples

(Photo: UNDP/Iran)

Parliamentary Development

Strengthening the capacity of democratic institutions to build networks, represent all peoples and enact change

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Public Administration

Working with countries for more transparent and accountable management in the delivery of public services

(Photo: UNDP/Cape Verde)

Women's Empowerment

Increasing the number of women in public office, and promoting advancing women's leadership and gender equality

(Photo: UNDP/Malaysia)
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  Legal Empowerment of the Poor  
Legal Empowerment of the Poor
This UNDP Initiative supports a range of efforts to expand poor people's access to the legal and institutional mechanisms that can help them break the cycle of exclusion and poverty. Focus areas include rights regarding property, labour and livelihood as well as access to justice and rule of law.

  Governance Assessments  
Governance Assessments
The Global Programme on Democratic Governance Assessments supports countries that want to assess their own performance on governance. A nationally owned and inclusive process serves to strengthen accountability, participation and dialogue. The Governance Assessment Portal offers a resource centre for news, knowledge sharing, indicators, tools and case studies.
  Civil Society and Communication  
Civil Society and Communication
Partnerships with civil society groups are the focus of UNDP's investment in civic engagement. The aim is to create an enabling environment for organizations outside the government or private sector. Priorities include dialogue, advocacy and inclusion in policy-making.

  
  Iknow Politics  
iKNOW Politics
The International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics (iKNOW Politics) is the world's leading website on women and politics, with a free library of 1,400 resources and an established community of more than 5,000 members worldwide. In Arabic, English, French and Spanish.
  
  Democratic Governance Thematic Trust Fund (DGTTF)  
The Democratic Governance Thematic Trust Fund (DGTTF)
This Trust Fund allows UNDP to leverage good ideas for governance with fast and flexible funding for innovative projects. It has raised $125 million since its establishment in 2001, providing support to 736 projects, global initiatives and the UNDP Oslo Governance Centre.		  
 
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