Geneva, 30 March 2026. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) welcomes the decision of the Federal Council of Switzerland made on 20 March 2026 to renew its financial support to UNDP and sister UN Agencies for the next three years.

With this decision, the Swiss government will provide CHF 95.325 million (approximately US $120 million) in flexible core and predictable financing to UNDP over the period 2026-2028. This contribution to UNDP’s regular resources will support UNDP to deliver its new Strategic Plan 2026-2029, focusing on prosperity for all, effective governance, crisis resilience, and the promotion of a healthy planet. UNDP also will further integrate digital and AI transformation, gender equality, and sustainable finance into its remit.

With growing global uncertainty, the Swiss support strengthens UNDP’s capacity to respond to compounding crises and to help countries rebound after shocks. The most vulnerable are the most impacted by conflicts, climate change, economic shocks, and inequality.  In short, flexible and predictable resources guarantee that the poorest receive the support they need. Regular resources also secure the quality, efficiency and accountability of UNDP’s work. 

“Funding that enables multilateral organizations like UNDP to act quickly and respond better to countries’ needs is more important than ever,” said UNDP Administrator Alexander de Croo. “We value Switzerland’s leadership and its strong commitment to multilateral solutions. In a world of growing geopolitical divides and fragility, development is hard power. Investing in it is one of the smartest ways to promote stability and shared prosperity.”

Flexible and predictable resources pay for the most vital UNDP services on the ground, allowing the organization to be present before, during and after a crisis hits, and to remain engaged long after emergencies fade from the headlines. In Ukraine, UNDP is assisting with energy resilience and demining, while supporting the government in its efforts to keep public and private sectors functioning under extraordinary pressure. In Lebanon, UNDP teams are supporting the government’s emergency response and addressing the economic and social impacts of the war. In Sudan, UNDP is restoring critical services like healthcare and clean water, and reviving livelihoods for internally displaced people and local communities. 

Switzerland’s renewed support to the UNDP also sends a strong signal in favour of effective multilateralism. Against the backdrop of ongoing UN reforms, UNDP values the important platform that the International Geneva ecosystem provides to advance coherence in global governance debates. Through its Geneva office, the organization will continue to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative partnerships in Geneva, with a focus on strengthening cooperation with humanitarian, human rights and peace partners.

UNDP works in over 170 countries, supporting governments and communities to reduce poverty, strengthen institutions, manage risks and recover from crises. In addition, it also works to create the enabling conditions that attract investments and private capital to create jobs, promote inclusive growth and trade.

About UNDP: UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with partners in 170 countries, UNDP helps nations build integrated, sustainable solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow @UNDP

For more information: Please contact Alexis Laffittan, alexis.laffittan@undp.org.