What is the United Nations Development Programme

The UNDP stands for the United Nations Development Programme. It is the United Nations’ global development network, established to promote sustainable development and address various challenges faced by countries around the world. The UNDP works in partnership with governments, civil society, and the private sector to help nations build capacity, reduce poverty, achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and respond to crises.

The organization focuses on a wide range of issues, including poverty reduction, democratic governance, crisis prevention and recovery, environmental sustainability, and gender equality. The UNDP provides technical assistance, policy advice, and financial support to countries in need, aiming to empower them to achieve their development goals and improve the well-being of their citizens.

If your are interested in working in Democratic Governance, peacebuilding, poverty reduction, sustainable development , climate and disaster resilience then it may be the place for you.

Why not take the voluntary self-assessment and find out whether it is for you, there is also a whole host of different internships in the link below !: UNDP Jobs