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UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance

Advancing knowledge, data and insight on frontier governance issues

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Blog
A Significant Moment for Governance Statistics

We explore new tools developed by the Praia Group on participation and non-discrimination that could help countries measure inclusion with credibility and…

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News
Toril-Iren Pedersen appointed Director of UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance

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Publications
How Can Participation Deliver Just Energy Transitions?

Insights from Civic Participatory Institutions in South Africa and Nigeria

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Publications
Strengthening Information Integrity During Elections

Lessons from National Action Coalitions in Four Pilot CountriesThis learning report presents the first cross-country insights from UNDP’s initiative…

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Events
New Ways of Governing Conference 2025

The New Ways of Governing Conference brought together thought leaders, representatives from governments, civil society, academia, and international organisations…

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Mission Statement

The UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance is the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) dedicated knowledge, research and analytical centre for governance issues. From its office in Oslo, Norway, the Centre draws on the experience of practitioners, policymakers and researchers, serving as a convener of new ideas, conduit of frontier research, and connecter of disciplines. Through these efforts, the Centre aspires to be a conversation starter and meeting space that fosters transformative change in governance systems at national and global level. 

Focus Areas

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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Strengthening the Evidence-base for Achieving Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies

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Fair, Green Transition

Unpacking the Political Economy of Fair, Green Transitions

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Information Integrity

Information Integrity for an Open, Inclusive Public Sphere and Informed Civic Engagement

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Financial Integrity

Financial Integrity and Economic Governance for Inclusive, Accountable and Effective Governance Systems

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