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Where we work

Arab States

Our Impact

≈ 9

percent

of the population lack access to reliable electricity

11

percent

of the population lack access to clean cooking fuels and technologies

7

percent

of the region’s power flows from renewable energy

55.7

million

people need humanitarian assistance, including 26 million forcibly displaced people

Our Focus

UNDP is committed to support countries and communities to advance an energy transition that leads to low-carbon economies as well as more just, stable and thriving societies. UNDP brings its prior expertise and a renewed focus on sustainable energy for development to a forward-looking offer for the Arab region that will build on results in scaling up renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency, closing the energy gap for the poor and marginalized women, and advancing energy resilience, particularly in crises. It will prioritize energy investment and finance and back efforts to unwind political and institutional obstacles to achieving national and global 2030 targets.

UNDP works with Arab countries to develop capacities to achieve progress on four energy pillars: expanding energy access, strengthening energy resilience, driving energy transitions, and accelerating energy finance through transformative partnerships.

UNDP’s cross-cutting activities include policy and thought leadership, digital transformation, technological innovations, and SDG integration. By mainstreaming gender equality, improving energy governance, mobilizing finance, and advancing social protection, UNDP ensures a holistic approach that aligns national progress with sustainable development.