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At the Core of Development

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Bridging the gap: Inclusive laws and policies for equitable health access

Across Asia and the Pacific, many people continue to face barriers to essential health services, not solely due to geography or cost, but because of the laws and policies that shape their daily lives.

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Scaling Climate-Smart Herding for Land, Livelihoods, and Resilience in Mongolia

Temperatures are rising. Pastures are thinning. Winters are harsher. For Mongolian herders, it’s a choice between adapting or losing everything.

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PARTNERS AT CORE

Core is a general fund – it's flexible, unlike money labeled for specific projects. UNDP's core resources have had a profound impact on development across Asia and the Pacific, and the world. Here are some of the stories funded by core resources:

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Policy Coherence for Just Transition

The road to just transition is not linear, but with deliberate efforts toward policy coherence, countries can unlock inclusive and resilient development pathways.

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Shift Underway: Women in Justice

What does it take to be a woman in the judiciary—where power, #justice, and tradition collide? #WomenInJustice

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What we do

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. UNDP in Asia and the Pacific delivers country and regional programmes in 36 countries through 25 UNDP Country Offices and the Bangkok Regional Hub to help countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

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