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UNDP Kuwait, a Partner of Choice
Partnership is at the heart of everything UNDP Kuwait does. Working closely with government institutions, the private sector, financial institutions, philanthropies, civil society, and international partners, UNDP supports Kuwait's development priorities while contributing to sustainable development efforts across the region and beyond.
As a trusted development partner, UNDP combines global expertise with local knowledge to help deliver integrated, forward-looking solutions that address today's challenges while building long-term resilience. Our partnerships are grounded in shared value, national ownership, and a commitment to advancing Kuwait Vision 2035 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Beyond supporting national development priorities, UNDP helps connect Kuwait's expertise, resources, and partnerships with development initiatives across the Arab region and beyond. Through trilateral cooperation arrangements, UNDP works with Kuwaiti institutions and international development partners to maximize impact and scale sustainable solutions in crisis-affected and developing countries. Notable examples include collaboration with the Kuwait Fund and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Yemen, and with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Sudan.
Through these partnerships, UNDP contributes to strengthening governance, accelerating economic transformation, promoting sustainable finance, advancing climate action, empowering youth and women, preserving cultural heritage, and fostering more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable societies.
Kuwait’s Partnerships in Action
Government Partners
UNDP works closely with national institutions to support Kuwait’s development priorities through policy advice, institutional strengthening, strategic planning, and technical expertise.
Our partnerships span a wide range of sectors, including governance, economic transformation, anti-corruption, sustainable development, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and public policy innovation. Together, we support the implementation of Kuwait Vision 2035 and help advance integrated, future-ready solutions to national and regional challenges.
Private Sector and Financial Institutions
The private sector plays a critical role in driving innovation, economic diversification, sustainable growth, and job creation.
UNDP partners with businesses and financial institutions in Kuwait to advance sustainable finance, responsible business practices, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Through these partnerships, we help strengthen the private sector’s contribution to national development priorities and the SDGs while supporting the transition toward more inclusive and resilient economies.
Our collaborations focus on creating long-term value by aligning business growth with social and environmental impact.
Philanthropies
Kuwait has a long-standing legacy of humanitarian action and philanthropy. UNDP partners with philanthropic organizations and foundations to help translate this commitment into sustainable development impact.
Together, we support initiatives that bridge humanitarian response, early recovery, and long-term resilience across the region and beyond.
Regional and International Partners
Development challenges are increasingly interconnected and require collaborative action across borders and sectors.
UNDP works with regional and international partners, including development organizations to mobilize expertise, financing, and innovative solutions that support Kuwait’s national priorities and contribute to regional and global sustainable development efforts.
Partner With Us
UNDP Kuwait believes that lasting development impact is built through collaboration. By bringing together governments, businesses, philanthropies, civil society, academia, and international partners, we can help accelerate sustainable development and create meaningful, long-term change.
To explore partnership opportunities with UNDP Kuwait, please contact:
Shereen Alsaad, Programme Analyst - Sustainable Development, shereen.alsaad@undp.org
Florian Lhabitant, Partnership Officer, florian.lhabitant@undp.org
