UNDP Publications

Featured Publications

UNDP and its administered funds — the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and UN Volunteers (UNV) — produce a wide variety of publications that are available free of charge in electronic form on this Web site. Through its publications, UNDP makes a valuable contribution to the global development debate aimed at finding solutions to improve people's lives.

	Creating Value for All: Strategis for Doing Business with the Poor This groundbreaking UNDP report showcases 50 examples of local and international companies successfully integrating the poor into their business models to create wealth, spur growth and spark social change. The report also offers tools for businesses interested in more inclusive markets.
	Annual Report 2008 This year’s report, entitled "Capacity Development – Empowering People and Institutions", highlights UNDP’s achievements in helping countries to improve the lives of their citizens and strengthen national institutions.
	Making the Law Work for Everyone This Report summarizes key findings of the Commission for the Legal Empowerment of the Poor, an independent commission co-chaired by Madeleine Albright and Hernando de Soto and hosted by UNDP, concerning the rule of law and the legal protection of the poor as key aspects to achieve their economic, social and political development.
	Human Development Report 2007/2008 The report warns that the world should focus on the development impact of climate change, which could bring unprecedented reversals in poverty reduction, nutrition, health and education.
	Annual Report 2007 This Report summarizes UNDP’s current priorities, achievements and results, challenges ahead and information about our operations and resources.
	The Millennium Development Goals Report (2007) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched report at the opening of the Economic and Social Council's 2007 substantive session in Geneva on Monday 2 July. The Report may be accessed in the other UN official languages, as they become available.
	Democratic Dialogue - A Handbook for Practitioners The handbook is the result of a joint initiative (Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, the Organization of American States, CIDA and UNDP) to provide decision-makers and practitioners with a practical guide on how to design, facilitate and implement dialogue processes.