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

New UN country reports on Gender Justice and the Law:

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Abdallah Al Dardari appointed as new Assistant Secretary-General and new Director for the Regional Bureau for Arab States

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One Million Dollars Emergency Funding from Government of Japan for Debris Removal in Syria

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Supporting a Resilient Earthquake Recovery for the People of Syria UNDP's Earthquake Response Programme 2023 - 2025

UNDP's early recovery approach helps communities restore normalcy, people to
preserve their livelihoods and dignities, and strengthens delivery systems to build
resilience.

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United Nations Takes Major Step Forward to Prevent Catastrophic Oil Spill in Red Sea as UN Development Programme (UNDP) Signs Agreement to Purchase Oil Tanker

The purchase of the vessel is a critical development in operation to remove more than one million barrels of oil from decaying supertanker off Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Funding still urgently needed to complete safe removal of oil.

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Stories
Amina’s Story: An innovator’s journey to a safer Yemen

Of the seven billion tons of plastic waste generated globally, just nine per cent has been recycled. Some 12 per cent is burned – adding greenhouse gasses to the environment – while the vast majority, some 79 per cent ends up in a landfill or stern across the environment.

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Building blocks to recovery and resilience

Under northern Iraq’s scorching sun, Hussein Jasim Mohammed powers through. At 34, his energy is at its peak. With a wheelbarrow, he transports mounds of sand and gravel and hundreds of concrete blocks for hours.

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Blogs
Stories from the future of climate in Iraq

The elements of nature imagined the future of Iraq, a land located between two rivers in Western Asia.

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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

25

million

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

8.5

million

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

2.3

million

Increase in number of
women in voter registries

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Michael Haddad
Steps for Good with Michael Haddad
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Ba'aj Court House in Ninewa officially reopens after rehabilitation
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Turning digital access challenges into opportunities for women and girls across the Arab States region
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