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UNDP Transformation Series
The UNDP Transformation Series gathers progressive ideas and voices on achieving the 2030 Agenda through UNDP's Strategic Plan.
The case for a green economy
It has been an immensely challenging year for governments who have been scrambling to contain the spread of coronavirus while also managing the economic fallout
Understanding the value of water for sustainable development
In Ghana nearly three million people rely on surface water to meet their daily needs.
Climate change isn’t gender neutral. Climate action shouldn’t be either
Gender disparities show that climate change does not affect all people in the same way.
Volunteers build a better future
Kenyans giving back generously in a time of need.
Amidst a global crisis, an opportunity for the Sahel to emerge stronger
UNDP supports the Sahel Alliance to coordinate commitment to a prosperous, resilient, inclusive and dynamic Sahel.
Is good governance a necessary precursor to peace?
Examining the relationship between government performance and sustainable peace.
How we can overcome the COVID-19 pandemic together
The vital role of UN Volunteers in the East and Southern Africa response.
The role of national institutions in responding to the human rights implications of COVID-19
Measures to control the pandemic are disproportionately affecting the most marginalized and vulnerable.
Understanding what data tell us about COVID-19’s socio-economic impact
Hard-won pathways to peace and prosperity are being reversed in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
Two policies we need to recover from COVID-19
The case for Temporary Basic Income and Universal Health Coverage
An important milestone for women, peace and security
Progress remains disappointingly slow.
Elections: A first step towards democracy
Ensuring greater citizen participation to guarantee more inclusive elections in the world is one of the aspirations of the partnership that has been uniting UNDP and the European Union for the last 15…
Mapping nature to create a global biodiversity framework
This year nature has shown that we have pushed the planet to its boundaries.
Building back greener in Africa
African leaders highlight the opportunity for a triple dividend; reduced risk, increased resilience, and strengthened recovery.
Business and human rights
Supporting the internationally-accepted framework for standards and practices.
