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Skip to main content [#main-content] English Français Español Nav toggle Who we are What we do Our impact Get involved Global Search Who we are What we do Our impact Get involved English Français Español Locations Home About us UNDP About us Our mission, our goals, our mandate As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. Mission and vision UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The UN Charter The Charter of the United Nations was signed in San Francisco on 26 June 1945, at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, and came into force on 24 October 1945. Its purposes and principles are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations based on equal rights and self-determination, and to achieve international co-operation in solving economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian challenges without distinction for race, sex, language, or religion. History UNDP is based on the merging of the United Nations Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance, created in 1949, and the United Nations Special Fund, established in 1958. UNDP, as we know it now, was established in 1966 by the General Assembly of the United Nations. Search Found 0 results. Did you mean ? Sort by Relevancy Date This site All UNDP United Nations Development Programme Sign up for our newsletter Email Address Who we are About us Leadership Executive Board Our Partners Funding Transparency and Accountability What we do Sustainable Development Goals Human Development Report Our Strategic Plan Our expertise Our impact News Centre Results Publications Blogs Stories Photo library Get involved Careers Procurement UNDP Shop UNDP Giving Contact us Report Fraud, Abuse, Misconduct Submit social or environmental complaint Scam Alert Terms of Use X Linkedin Facebook Instagram YouTube © 2023 United Nations Development Programme