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Scaling Fences

Voices of irregular African migrants to Europe

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The essentials for a dignified life

Looking at poverty from every angle.

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Weaving past and future

A remote Indonesian community revives a dying tradition.

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"Embrace it. It's a strength."

Meet a young woman advocating for the rights of people with disabilities.
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Launch of Scaling Fences

Administrator's remarks on Voices of Irregular African Migrants to Europe.
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Turning the tide

How SDG integration is restoring a once-vast lake in Central Asia.
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The heat is on

A Global Outlook of National Commitments on Climate Action
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2018 Annual Report

Changing. Improving. Delivering.
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On the ground in about 170 countries and territories, UNDP works to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

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Our impact

31M

people had better access to services to tackle poverty

20M

people gained access to
financial services

256M

tonnes of carbon emissions
cut

(2018 results)

 

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