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UNDP Uganda Annual Report 2024

2024 was a remarkable year for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uganda, fulfilling the role as a thought leader and support platform to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the broader UN Country Team (UNCT).

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News
International Day of Democracy 2025: From Voice To Action - Op-Ed by Ms. Nwanne Vwede-Obahor, UNDP Resident Representative

On 15 September, the world marked 18 years since the United Nations General Assembly designated the International Day of Democracy. This year’s theme, "From Voice to Action", is particularly timely as Uganda navigates a critical dimension of democracy, the electoral process

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Blog
UNDP Uganda Leading the way in the Organisational Target of 50% Carbon Footprint Reduction by 2030

In August 2019, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Achim Steiner launched the ‘Greening Moonshot’, committing the organization to reduce its operational carbon footprint by 50% by 2030.

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Blog
The Creative Hustlers' Bazaar: A Marketplace With Soul

On Saturday, 21st June 2025, Kampala was buzzing with colour, creativity, and community spirit as hundreds gathered for the Creative Hustlers’ Bazaar - a showcase of Uganda’s most daring creative entrepreneurs and their innovations.

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Korea's Support to Karamoja: Strengthening Resilience through the BRICK Project

On the 25th of May, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Uganda welcomed key partners from the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to witness firsthand the impact of Korea’s continued support to the Government of Uganda.

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Story
How the Nehemiah Initiative is shaping Uganda’s future, one tree at a time

Across Uganda, a quiet revolution is taking root. In October 2022, the Nehemiah Initiative: Greening Schools Project was launched by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni, at the Teryet High Altitude Centre in Kapchorwa.

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Celebrating World Wetlands Day 2025: A Call to Action for Sustainable Conservation

On February 2, 2025, Uganda commemorated World Wetlands Day with a national event at Katerera Playground in Rubirizi District. The event brought together national and district leaders, including the Vice President Jessica Alupo

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News
A CORRIDOR OF OPPORTUNITY: HOW UNDP’S COLLABORATION WITH UGANDA AIRLINES AND NIGERIAN EXPORTERS IS REDEFINING INTRA-AFRICAN TRADE

On 25th May 2025, a new chapter in African economic integration was written on the tarmac of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria. With the roar of jet engines and the hopeful cheers of entrepreneurs, Uganda Airlines and Nigerian exporters established a dedicated air cargo corridor

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Our impact

100,000

Livelihoods

improved through the Youth4Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Facility

22,000

Hectares

of wetlands restored through the Wetlands Restoration Project

90

Private Sector Companies

adopted the UNDP Gender Equality Seal to advance gender equality in the workplace

10,700

Beneficiaries

participated in cash-for-work activities in Adjumani, Lamwo and Obongo districts

24

Health Centres

installed with solar photovoltaic systems, improving healthcare delivery to over 7 million people

150,000

Farmers

supported in Kapchorwa, Bulambuli and Kween districts through innovative digital financing solutions