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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The idea challenge: Women led social enterprises pave the way towards economic independence, empowerment, and community solidarity

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UK and Canada commit to combating climate change in Iraq

A new project designed to accelerate climate action in Iraq has today been launched through a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) the Ministry of Environment with funding generously provided by governments of the UK and Canada.

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GIS and citizen data for change: the case of waste management in Beni Khalled

In the context of its ‘Waste Management’ learning cycle, the Accelerator Lab in Tunisia has focused on the region of Beni Khalled, a rural community which is renowned for the production of citrus fruits.

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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.

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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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Michael Haddad
Steps for Good with Michael Haddad
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Towards green development in the Egyptian tourism sector
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Ministry of Social Solidarity, the EU, the UK and UNDP advocate for ending child marriage
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