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Across the world, UNDP is engaged in taking on the toughest development challenges, helping countries fight poverty, responding to crises, and striving to build a better future. To do this effectively needs reliable funding. The most important funding is called "core" resources, provided mostly by member countries.
Core is a general fund – it's flexible, unlike money labelled for specific projects. This means UNDP can use such funding where it's needed most, whether that's quickly responding to a natural disaster, filling gaps in long-term development projects that aren't getting enough attention, or tackling unexpected challenges.
Why Core Funding Matters for UNDP Bhutan:
Reaching Those Most in Need:
Core funding enables UNDP Bhutan to focus on the most vulnerable communities, especially in remote and hard-to-reach areas. Whether it’s supporting climate-affected highlanders or empowering women and youth in rural districts, this flexible funding ensures help reaches those who need it most.
Responding Quickly to Crises:
When disasters strike—such as flash floods, landslides, or climate-related emergencies—core resources allow UNDP Bhutan to act swiftly, often within hours. These early interventions can differentiate recovery and long-term setbacks for affected communities.
Leveraging Greater Impact:
Core funding works like catalytic capital. It demonstrates strong institutional capacity and financial stability, which encourages other partners—governments, donor agencies, and even private sector actors—to contribute. This multiplies the overall impact of our work.
Innovating for Bhutan’s Future:
With flexible funding, UNDP Bhutan can explore new solutions tailored to Bhutan’s unique context. From piloting localised climate innovations through the Bhutan Climate Fund to advancing sustainable tourism and green entrepreneurship, core funding fuels experimentation and progress.
Sustaining Our Presence and Accountability:
UNDP’s core resources keep our office functioning smoothly—supporting skilled national staff, maintaining strong systems for monitoring and transparency, and ensuring effective coordination with the Royal Government of Bhutan and the UN Country Team. It’s what allows us to deliver consistently and responsibly, day in and day out.
UNDP's core resources have had a profound impact on development across Asia and the Pacific, and the world.
Stories Powered by Core Funding in Bhutan:
Top Core Donors
We deeply value the flexible funding provided by our donors and partners, which is instrumental in enabling UNDP to adapt to a changing development landscape and effectively deliver on our vision and mission.
