Executive Board

One of the main reasons that UNDP is a trusted development partner all over the world is because it operates according to the principles and values of the United Nations. That means respecting each country’s control over its own future, while bringing countries together to work on shared goals and challenges. The UNDP Executive Board is made up of representatives from 36 countries around the world who serve on a rotating basis. Through its Bureau, consisting of representatives from five regional groups, the Board oversees and supports the activities of UNDP, ensuring that the organization remains responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries

Latest updates

• Decisions adopted by the Executive Board in 2023
• Statement by UNDP Administrator, Mr. Achim Steiner, at the second regular session 2023

First regular session 2024 (29 January - 2 February)

• Tentative workplan for the first regular session 2024 (dated 31 August 2023)

Second regular session 2023 (28 - 31 August)

• Advance documentation for the second regular session 2023
• Tentative workplan for the second regular session 2023 (dated 16 August 2023)
• List of informal consultations and briefings (as of 14 August 2023)

The Executive Board Secretariat

The Executive Board secretariat services all aspects of the work of the Executive Board, including provision of timely information and other support services to Board members, making arrangements for the three formal sessions of the Board, planning and organizing all informal consultations and briefings, facilitating the meetings of the Bureau of the Board, coordinating field visits by Executive Board members, and ensuring effective relationships between the Executive Board and the relevant management teams of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS. The Secretariat of the Board provides editorial services for all documentation related to Executive Board meetings and maintains the Executive Board website.