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

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

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Biodiversity conservation offers hope for a more sustainable future in Arab States

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EU-UNDP partnership: Helping rebuild lives and strengthen capacities in the Arab Region

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Stories
“No one wants to leave their home behind, but what can we do?”

In the early hours of April 15, Sudanese citizens in Khartoum woke up to the sounds of gunfire. With no knowledge or explanation beyond an “armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces” ensuring safety became an urgent struggle.

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In Libya, cities welcome back former residents displaced by war

Global figures show the numbers of people forced from their homes but remaining within their own countries are rising exponentially.

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Invisible victims: bringing sign language to the forefront in times of crisis

"The house is shaking. What is happening? Is it a bombing? Are we under attack?" frantically signed Ahmad, an 18-year-old young man with a hearing disability from Aleppo, as he went live on Instagram.

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Somalia's first all-women media team hits first-year anniversary

Established with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Bilan has provided the first opportunity for Somali women journalists to exercise complete editorial independence, deciding what they want to report and how.

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UNDP Annual Report 2022

With UNDP support, millions of people improve their lives each year.

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Publications
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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Additional funds announced at pledging conference for United Nations Operation to avert Red Sea oil spill

Significant funding gap remains as close to $24 million more still needed for operation’s emergency phase that begins this month

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Statement by Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator, on the situation in Sudan



As the conflict in Sudan continues to escalate, I am gravely concerned for the Sudanese people affected by the violence.

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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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Access to health services: weaving the social fabric of the community
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Turning digital access challenges into opportunities for women and girls across the Arab States region
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