UNDP in the Arab States

We are connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life and build forward better

Somalia

Somalia’s first all-women media team puts women journalists in control of the news agenda

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Sustaining Small Businesses in Yemen

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Italy contributes €2.5 million to support vulnerable communities in Homs with enhanced access to safe water, sanitation services and livelihoods

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Canada and UNDP engage with key partners of the Stabilization Facility for Libya

H.E Isabelle Savard, the Ambassador of Canada to Libya, together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Mr. Marc-André Franche, visited partners and facilities supported by the Stability Facility for Libya to appreciate progress and discuss the sustainability of those efforts.

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UNDP Yemen Infectious Disease Centre in Hodieda
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Yemen’s first centre for infectious diseases inaugurated in Hodeidah

Yemen’s conflict – now in its seventh year - has created what the UN says is one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. This in a country already ravaged by political upheavals, economic instability, and a fragile healthcare system.

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What we do

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

New Report

Arab Human Development Report 2022: Expanding Opportunities for an Inclusive and Resilient Recovery in the Post-Covid Era

Post-Covid Recovery, an opportunity to boost development in the region. Responsive governance, more diversified economies, inclusive societies, and a green transformation critical to achieving sustainable, inclusive development and prevent future shocks and disasters

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Our Impact

Our work in sustainable development, governance and resilience building ,in the Arab region, 2018-2021

18

million

have access to
basic services
e.g.water, electricity,
healthcare, education

6

million

people have improved
access to justice
almost half of those
are women

2

million

Increase in number of
women in voter registries

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