United Nations Development Programme
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a United Nations agency tasked with helping countries eliminate poverty and achieve sustainable economic growth and human development. The UNDP emphasizes developing local capacity towards long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity.
| Abbreviation | UNDP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 22 November 1965 |
| Type | Programme |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | New York City (international territory) |
Head | Achim Steiner |
Parent organization | ECOSOC |
| Website | UNDP.org |
Based at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, it is the largest UN development aid agency, with offices in 177 countries. The UNDP is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states.
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