United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is one of the United Nations agencies headquartered in New York, USA. It is the world's largest multilateral organization responsible for providing technical assistance. The work of UNDP is to provide technical advice, train talents, and provide equipment to developing countries, especially to assist the least developed countries. It is committed to promoting sustainable development for humanity, assisting countries in improving their adaptability, and helping people create a better life.

Since its establishment, the United Nations Development Programme has fully utilized its global network and development experience to support China in formulating solutions to development challenges, and to provide assistance for China's South South cooperation and participation in global development. The key areas of work in China are poverty reduction, good governance, energy and environment, and crisis prevention and recovery.

The United Nations Development Programme works in approximately 170 countries and regions to help eliminate poverty, reduce inequality and exclusion, and build resilience to enable countries to make sustained progress. As a development agency of the United Nations, the United Nations Development Programme plays a crucial role in helping countries achieve sustainable development goals.

Achim Steiner became the Administrator of the Development Agency on June 19, 2017. After the nomination of Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the United Nations General Assembly confirmed his nomination on April 19, 2017.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as global goals, are a universal call to action to eradicate poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all.