The UN’s Global Development NetworkUNDP is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We work in 166 countries through a network of 135 country offices worldwide, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. UNDP does not represent any one approach to development; rather, our commitment is to assist partner governments in finding their own approaches, according to their own unique national circumstances.

UNDP advocates for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the concept of human development and the need to empower women. Its series of global, regional and country-focused Human Development Reports are a powerful advocacy tool with a focus on people-centered, inclusive, equitable and sustainable growth.

Under the overarching goal of poverty eradication UNDP focuses on five inter-connected thematic areas: poverty reduction, democratic governance, crisis prevention and recovery, energy and environment, and HIV/AIDS.

Why UNDP works in the countryUNDP is committed to help India achieve the global Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as well as the national objectives articulated in consecutive Five-Year Plans. The goal of the organization is to help improve the lives of the poorest women and men, the marginalized and the disadvantaged in India. UNDP works in the following areas: Democratic Governance, Poverty Reduction, Crisis Prevention and Recovery, Environment and Energy, and HIV and Development.

Who are the decision-makers (both on the UNDP side, and amongst our partners)

The Resident Coordinator heads the UN System in India and is the Resident Representative for UNDP in India. UNDP has appointed a Country Director who is responsible for the day-to-day work of UNDP India. Our Country Director is assisted by two Deputies, one for Programme and one for Operations.

UNDP in India works closely with the Government of India through its designated nodal department, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) in the Ministry of Finance. All activities falling within the Country Programme Action Plan are nationally owned. Implementation of the programme activities are being carried out by Implementing Partners, i.e. Government Ministries, State Governments, District Authorities, Civil Society Organisation, NGOs, and UN agencies including UNDP as appropriate, under the overall oversight by DEA.

The Current Country Programme (2008-2012) The present country programme document for India (2008-2012) was formulated in partnership with the Department of Economic Affairs of the Ministry of Finance, building on the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2008-2012. The programme is in harmony with the eleventh five-year plan of the Government of India and has benefited from wideranging stakeholder consultations, including within the United Nations system, and a comprehensive review of lessons from past cooperation. (download Country Programme 2008-2012). View Standard Letter of Agreement between UNDP and the Government for the Provision of Support Services.

• Poverty Reduction
• Democratic Governance
• Crisis Prevention and Recovery
• Environment and Energy
• HIV and Development