Fostering Transformative Growth and Innovation

UNDP seeks to empower youth and women, including those at risk of being left behind to access new market opportunities, enter the job market, and use new and emerging tech and artificial intelligence to stimulate economic growth and strengthen health systems, while accelerating structural transformation and driving private sector-led growth.

Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Resilient Development

UNDP seeks to foster climate-resilient development, contribute to implementation of global and national environmental commitments, promote innovative solutions for conservation and restoration, mobilizing green and climate financing and address the rapid decline in forest cover and wetland cover.

Transformative Governance, Political Environment and Partnerships

Together with state and non-state partners and employing digital transformation, UNDP will seek to strengthen governance, legislative and justice systems, promote people-centred service delivery and advocate for wider application of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. 

SDG Integration and Acceleration

UNDP will contribute to integrating and accelerating progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by supporting Government to implement coherent national development plans, policies, and strategies that are human rights responsive; mobilise financing and advocate for sound public financial management; and provide evidence-based policy advice.

Youth, Gender and Disability as Central Priorities

UNDP will implement specialized portfolios on Gender for Development and Youth for Development that incorporate disability mainstreaming across interventions.

Learn more about UNDP and partner milestones in Uganda through the UNDP Uganda Annual Report 2025