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Chapter 2: Identifying Development Challenges

Future informed planning

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Overview of what you'll find in Chapter 2:

    Key Questions Answered
    • What are the potential development challenges that UNDP must address to remain relevant in the future?
    • How can UNDP identify challenges that are not visible today but may emerge?
    • What tools or frameworks can UNDP use to analyze and prioritise challenges to work on?
    Pre-requisites for the activities in this chapter:
    • A deep understanding of the development landscape in the context in which the CPD will be implemented
    • A list of key drivers of change that will influence the future of your country context in the coming 5-10 years.
    Note to Senior Management
    • Inspire the team to think beyond immediate challenges and consider long-term impacts
    • Advocate for inclusivity in the process by involving diverse internal and external stakeholders
    • Provide leadership by supporting bold and innovative thinking while ensuring alignment with national priorities

    For teams implementing the process:

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