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Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation, the Government of Japan, and UNDP Inaugurate Capacity-Building Programme to Enhance Farmers’ Resilience and Promote Sustainable Agriculture in Kafr El-Sheikh

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Human Development progress slows to a 35-year low according to UN Development Programme report

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Over 130 countries come together in Chile to boost nature finance and support global biodiversity targets

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UNDP, Japan, and CCCPA sign new project to strengthen peacebuilding and peacekeeping in Africa

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UNDP Egypt and the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation prepare for Egypt’s Human Development Report 2025

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UNDP, Government of Egypt and Denmark Launch New Phase of the Danish-Egyptian Dialogue Initiative (DEDI) to Empower Youth, Advance Green Innovation and a Circular Economy in Egypt

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UNDP Resident Representative Alessandro Fracassetti’s Speech at the Journalistic Training Program on Media Coverage of Cybersecurity

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Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation and UNDP Launch SDG Localization Reports at the 3rd Edition of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects (NISGP) High-Level Conference

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UNDP Resident Representative Alessandro Fracassetti’s Speech at the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects National Conference

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UNDP Resident Representative Alessandro Fracassetti’s Speech at the Launch of Egypt’s Integrated National Financing Strategy (E-INFS)

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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.

Core Partners

Partnership is at the heart of everything UNDP does. Our substantial expertise—both intellectual acumen and practical experience—cuts across diverse development issues and settings. These valuable assets combined with our long legacy of trust have made us a global partner of choice. In Egypt, we have been a trusted development partner since 1965 partnering with the Government of Egypt and various donors in the country’s journey towards green and inclusive development. At UNDP Egypt, core donors play an essential role in advancing inclusive growth, climate action, and resilience-building efforts that leave no one behind. Here are some testimonies from our core partners:

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Fueling Innovation for a Greener Tomorrow: How Climate Technology Startups Are Driving Climate Action

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Green Minds: Empowering the Next Generation of Women

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Empowering Young Women to Lead the Green Transition in Egypt

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Hassan El-Akhrass: A story of passion, talent, and boundless determination

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Meet Bea, the Bee: A vital component of Earth’s biodiversity

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How Egypt and UNDP are working to protect farmers and crops with inclusive insurance.

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5 facts you need to know about Digital Public Infrastructure

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Summit of the Future: A Defining Moment for Global Progress

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Delta Small Farmers: From Present Challenges to a Resilient Future

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“It’s war. Run.”

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About Egypt

106.2

million

Total population

5.2

million

Population in Multidimensional Poverty

3510

GNI

Gross national income (GNI per capita 2011 PPP $)

116

Human Development

Rank in Human Development Index

Publications

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Towards Localizing Sustainable Development: Summary Report

Localization is at the heart of sustainable development. The comprehensive set of 27 SDG Localization Reports—one for each governorate—offers a clear picture of where we stand and where we need to go, both locally and nationally, to achieve the SDGs. Backed by an OECD-accredited methodology, these reports translate global goals into local realities by providing detailed, indicator-level insights on SDG performance, highlighting each governorate’s unique needs, challenges, and opportunities.

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Egypt's Integrated National Financing Strategy

Egypt’s Integrated National Financing Strategy (E-INFS) comes at a critical time, as Egypt ramps up efforts to deliver sustainable development. Given that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that the current business-as-usual approach to financing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Egypt in the five sectors of health, education, electricity, water and sanitation, and roads means they will not be achieved until 2053, accelerating the crowding in of private capital has never been more critical to securing Egypt’s future.

From Pitch To Impact: Deep Dive Into Climate Technology Startups

The United Nations Development Programme, in partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, presents a report that underscores the pivotal role of climate technology startups in addressing the pressing challenges of climate change. Amidst a backdrop of escalating environmental crises, this document delves into the critical role of startups in advancing climate action through technological innovation.

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Evaluation Report of Human Rights and Gender Perspective of “Establishing Legal Aid Offices and Upgrading Dispute Settlement Offices in Family Courts” project

This evaluation report aims at assessing the gender and human rights impact during the period from 2008 to 2020, identifying previous achievements, documenting lessons learnt, proposing solutions for upgrading the automation programme, and submitting forward-looking programmatic recommendations to support the UNDP-MoJ Project

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Annual report EG 2023

UNDP Egypt Annual Report 2023

The year 2023 posed significant global challenges. Conflicts escalated worldwide to levels unseen in decades, resulting in devastating casualties and unprecedented migration. 

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Potential Socio-Economic Impact of the Gaza War on Egypt: A Rapid Assessment

The Gaza war has already had a catastrophic impact on the Palestinian economy and has significant negative effects on neighbouring countries, especially, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon. Before the Gaza war, Egypt’s economy was facing significant fragilities and mounting socioeconomic difficulties following the severe setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

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