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Resilience starts at home: How Central Asian cities are preparing for disaster risk

Disasters cost billions, but prevention remains underfunded. In Central Asia, where millions face growing disaster risks, building resilience starts long before…

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Where Implementation Begins

What does climate action look like on the ground? Across Europe and Central Asia, communities are already putting solutions into practice, from restoring the…

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Better jobs start with more productive economies

For the Western Balkans, three interconnected levers and strategic priorities can help turn a vision of prosperity for all into action: upgrade businesses,…

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Reshaping the narrative for trade in Central Asia

For more than 15 years, Aid for Trade has worked across central Asia to advance more diversified, inclusive and future-fit economies.

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How four countries are bringing justice closer to displaced people

Explore how Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine are strengthening state legal aid. Learn how the Tbilisi Declaration and the "Justice Journeys in Displacement…

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To build a more equitable and sustainable future, we unpack complex development issues and support governments in the region to strengthen their programs and interventions.
Innovation for Development
The STEM4ALL platform uses knowledge and advocacy to advance gender equality in the workplace in the men-dominated growth industry sectors of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) across Europe and Central Asia.
STEM4ALL
The Equal Future platform is a resource and hub for knowledge and information on the topic of women’s participation and leadership in politics and public administration.
Equal Future

Stats

18

countries & territories

with UNDP offices supported through regional initiatives

39

regional projects

advancing development solutions across Europe and Central Asia

100

billion USD

in SDG financing readiness supported

300

experts

from 73 countries hosted through the Istanbul Regional Hub

80+

high-level dialogues

convened through the Regional Hub

50+

blockchain-enabled pilots

implemented at regional and local levels

Our mission

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