International Youth Day

Engaging youth today determines development and prosperity in the future

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What we do?

As  the country looks towards the European Union, UNDP supports the government to build an inclusive society—where everyone has access to services and can participate in making decisions that affect their lives. Our support involves developing human and institutional capacities, providing knowledge, demonstrating solutions, building partnerships, and raising funds for development.

Latest press releases

Multifunctional Community Centre for Social Services in the Municipality of Gostivar

“Creating job opportunities and social inclusion for vulnerable and marginalized groups are one of UNDP’s priorities in the country, which is why we are grateful to have the support of our Swiss partners and the Government of North Macedonia.
Becoming Future Ready

Imagining a better future together, might help our society orient and organize better amid the global pandemic and the complex and interconnected challenges of the 21st century, it can also offer a wide consultative process with citizens, and allow national institutions to ensure that they do not have any blind spots in the future planning processes.

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Decentralization Renewed: Full steam ahead to sustainable development

For almost two decades, through the implementation of projects to support the processes of balanced development and decentralization, UNDP has proven itself as a trusted partner of the municipalities and the regional development centers.

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Equal opportunities

Gender parity in political life – beyond the electoral quota

To get the whole picture, we will share the fact that from the first mayoral elections held in 1996 until the last ones in 2021, 642 men and 18 women were elected head of the municipalities

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Recent development news

News

MSMEs need accessible financing tools to become more competitive

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the economy of the Republic of Moldova, accounting for 98% of all companies and providing 6 out of...

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Press Releases

Role of art in recovery efforts explored at creative industries conference

Cultural icons and artists share passions and best practices in uniting Ukrainians in wartimes.

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News

Access to information in the war-setting and pandemic: an ongoing stress test

On the International Day for Universal Access to Information, how legislation on access to public information is being adhered to in Ukraine under crisis

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Blog

Costs of Delayed Development: Re-securing the UN’s Development Role in Unsettled Times

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Stories

Making Digital Innovation Work for the Poor: a2I

a2i, the flagship Digital Bangladesh program, was born in the Prime Minister's Office and was incubated there as a whole-of-government, digital innovation catalys...

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Our Impact

37.5%

Women in Parliament

21.8%

below the poverty line

22.6%

unemployed

97.3%

Adult literacy rate

19%

Gender Inequality Index

39.6%

Area covered by forest