By 2028, UNDP aims to help build a more integrated, innovative, inclusive, and sustainable Philippine economy—one that creates decent work and livelihood opportunities for all. Our approach brings together innovation, entrepreneurship, circular economy solutions, and sustainable financing to unlock economic opportunities while ensuring no one is left behind.

A key focus is strengthening innovation policy and ecosystems. UNDP supports the alignment of national innovation priorities, maps innovation infrastructure across the country, and advances platforms such as Filipinnovation Spaces. Through thought leadership and strategic advice, we connect innovation to governance systems to ensure economic opportunities translate into real benefits for communities.

We also promote inclusive livelihoods and MSME competitiveness, working with women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, former combatants, and informal workers. Our initiatives help micro, small, and medium enterprises embrace digital transformation—including AI-enabled training, digital hubs, and improved connectivity—while strengthening resilient value chains and local enterprise development.

To accelerate climate- and resource-smart growth, we invest in circular economy (CE), green and blue jobs, and sustainable consumption and production. UNDP helps local governments develop CE portfolios, establish repair and reuse hubs, adopt CE facilities and technologies, and apply tools for behavior change and monitoring. We also support the integration of CE principles into local development plans to ensure long-term sustainability.

Finally, UNDP advances innovative and sustainable financing for the SDGs. This includes developing SDG investor maps, supporting local SDG financing strategies such as Baguio’s VLR and L-INFF, and scaling impact-driven enterprises through the SDG Venture Scaler. We also work with private-sector partners—including PEZA and PCCI—to align investments with sustainable development, while expanding climate-aligned finance and disclosure.

Together, these interventions contribute to an economy that is more dynamic, future-ready, and inclusive—creating meaningful opportunities for people and communities nationwide.