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With activities in 130 countries as well as regional and global programmes, democratic governance adds up to the largest single area of investment for UNDP. The institutions of democratic governance, and their systems and services, are part and parcel of our efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. When countries seek UNDP support to consolidate and deepen democracy, they move towards transparency, accountability and the participation of all citizens in decisions affecting their lives.Access to Information and E-Governance |
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Access to a free flow of information is vital for transparency, accountability and rule of law — all hallmarks of good governance. It empowers people to participate in political decision-making. |
Access to Justice and Rule of Law |
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Fairness, equity and justice are essential for democratic governance. Respect for the rule of law promotes peace, protects human rights and sustains progress for all people. |
Anti-Corruption |
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Corruption strikes at the heart of democracy and is a major obstacle to development. For the poor, women and minorities, it means even less access to jobs, justice or equal opportunity. |
Electoral Systems and Processes |
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Voting gives people a voice in the democratic process. Yet many countries lack a national system for managing elections. UNDP supports an election somewhere in the world every two weeks. |
Human Rights |
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Good governance is grounded in the principles of human rights, transparency, honesty and gender equality embodied in the United Nations Charter and internationally agreed mandates. |
Local Governance |
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Our local focus is about better laws, more capacity and people's voices. It responds to community needs. Decentralization brings service delivery and decision-making closer to the poor. |
Parliamentary Development |
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Viable democracy and open society depend on effective lawmaking, oversight and representation — the three chief functions of parliaments. They can be powerful agents of change. |
Public Administration |
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UNDP helps government institutions to work in ways that are more transparent, accountable and responsive - worthy of trust from society's most vulnerable. |
Women's Empowerment |
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Increasing women's participation in politics is a goal that gives women a voice in decision-making and opens doors to leadership in elected public office. |