United Nations Development Programme

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the global development network of the United Nations (UN). It provides expert advice, training, and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.

Pronunciation

United Nations Development Programme: /juːˈnaɪ.tɪd ˈneɪ.ʃənz dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt ˈproʊ.ɡræm/

Etymology

The term "United Nations Development Programme" is derived from the name of the organization itself. The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. The term "Development Programme" refers to the organization's mission to promote sustainable human development and eradicate poverty.

Related Terms

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 for the year 2030.
Human Development Index (HDI): A statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.
United Nations: An international organization founded in 1945. It is composed of 193 member states and has a broad mandate that includes promoting peace and security, advancing human rights, fostering social and economic development, and coordinating international action to solve global problems.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs): The poorest and most vulnerable countries in the world, as defined by the United Nations.

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