Annual Report 2008

Foreword

The last year held great promise for developing countries in their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other development objectives. In early 2007, the world economy was still in its third year of exceptionally rapid growth, progress which has had a positive impact on poverty reduction in general, and on the performance of the least developed countries, in particular sub-Saharan African countries grew, on average, at more than six percent in 2007. Read the foreword

UNDP’s role in the UN

When the new Secretary-General assumed office on 1 January 2007, he identified certain priorities for action during his tenure. Among these were to continue the process of reform to bring the UN family into closer harmony, and to mobilize political will and hold leaders to their commitment to the MDGs by ensuring that adequate resources are allocated for development. Read more about UNDP's role in the UN

UNDP programmes

Capacity development is the key to sustainable human development. Without an enabling environment, efficient organizations and a dynamic human resource base, countries lack the foundation to plan, implement and review their national and local development strategies and promote human development. Read more about UNDP's programmes