Phnom Penh, 20 January 2026 – Today marks the launch of the Plastic Action Roadmap in Cambodia titled: “Journey Towards a Circular Plastic Economy”. The roadmap is a result of a collaborative effort coordinated by the Ministry of Environment and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) ...
Officials from SME Foundation, UNDP Bangladesh and key government agencies at the launch of the Insurance Innovation Challenge in Dhaka.The Insurance Innovation Challenge (IIC) was launched today in Dhaka by the SME Foundation (SMEF) under the Ministry of Industries, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen resilien...
New Delhi, 13 January 2026: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with DAKSH and Digital Futures Lab (DFL), convened a Pre-Summit Event ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), to examine the responsible use of artificial intelligence by the Indian judic...
Drawing on country experiences, proven business models and financing approaches, and capacity-building lessons, the Adaptation Finance Strategy Guideline highlights pathways to strengthen systems, align finance with national priorities and scale up investment. The Guideline is structured around four phases: data collection and engagement, investment ...
In this policy brief, the Director of the UNDP Resilience Hub for Africa, Zeynu Ummer, examines, examines how today’s global disruptions—rising inequality, climate stress, geopolitical rivalry, and weakening multilateralism—interact with Africa’s development challenges. He argues that when markets operate without effective safeguards and institutions l...
Policy Dialogue Advancing Just Transition: Integrating Local Perspectives in Malaysia's Green and Resilient DevelopmentUNDP in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei DarussalamMalaysia’s shift toward a low-carbon future is gaining pace, but a crucial question remains: who stands to benefit, and in what ways? In December 2025, this question set the tone for a ...
The report shows how small, flexible grants—paired with technical support, business coaching and investment brokering—can unlock transformative change. 59 percent of supported organizations now generate revenue, 14 percent created entirely new markets and many advanced early-stage ideas into viable, scalable models. Communities restor...
In Afghanistan, more than 2.3 million people returned in 2025 alone. From restoring markets to expanding access to jobs, healthcare, education, and energy, UNDP is supporting families rebuild their lives.UNDP AfghanistanGeneva, 15 December 2025 – At the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review Meeting (15–17 December), the United Nations Development Programm...
New York – The Government of Austria has renewed its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, through a significant contribution of 1,219,000 EUR in core resources. This renewed collaboration comes at a time when global cooperation is more crucial than ever. The support will enable UNDP to accelerate sustainable development progress...
At the Global Policy Dialogue in Bangkok, UNDP and the Korean National Police Agency recommitted to global action to stop technology-facilitated gender-based violence.UNDPBangkok, 27-28 November 2025 – As technology reshapes our lives at unprecedented speed, its misuse is fueling a surge of digital violence, especially against women and marginalized ...
