Executive Board

The Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS is made up of representatives from 36 countries around the world who serve on a rotating basis. Through its Bureau, consisting of representatives from five regional groups, the Board oversees and supports the activities of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS, ensuring that the organizations remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries.

Latest updates

• Tentative workplan for the first regular session 2026 (as of 17 September 2025)
• Logistics note for the first regular session 2026
• List of informal consultations and briefings for the first regular session 2026 (as of 26 November 2025)
• Indicative list of UNDP Country Programme Documents in 2026 (as of 3 November 2025)
• Annual workplan 2026 (as of 17 September 2025)

The Executive Board Secretariat 

The Executive Board Secretariat services all aspects of the work of the Executive Board, including provision of timely information and other support services to Board members, making arrangements for the three formal sessions of the Board, planning and organizing all informal consultations and briefings, facilitating the meetings of the Bureau of the Board, coordinating field visits by Executive Board members, and ensuring effective relationships between the Executive Board and the relevant management teams of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS. The Secretariat of the Board provides editorial services for all documentation related to Executive Board meetings and maintains the Executive Board website.