Organization Overview
UNDP 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. At the global level, UNDP chairs the United Nations Development Group (UNDG), which includes the UN’s key players in international development. UNDP is also helping to reinforce joint action on development in such forums as the Economic and Social Council, and the General Assemble of the United Nations. We are on the ground in 177 countries including Tajikistan, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners. UNDP also helps developing countries attract and use aid effectively. In all its activities, UNDP encourages the protection of human rights, capacity development and the empowerment of women.
UNDP has been on the ground in Tajikistan since 1994. Nowadays, Tajikistan is a peaceful and stable country, with a rapidly developing economy. Tajikistan has ranked as 127th among 187 countries in the 2011 Human Development Report, though country still has the lowest human development index (HDI) among the CIS countries. Despite of all development prospective the country is still simultaneously facing challenges of transition and a post-crisis period. In order to assist Tajikistan with its Development Agenda UNDP programme in the country consequently represents a broad spectrum of activities, within the five thematic practice areas:
- Poverty Reduction and Achievement of MDGs
- Reducing burden of HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis
- Good Governance
- Crisis Prevention and Recovery
- Environment and Sustainable Development
Each year, the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and UNDP Office in Tajikistan sign an Annual Work Plans, specifying the planned activities for the year, project by project. As indicated, most of UNDP Tajikistan’s projects belong both to a global UNDP practice area, and to a national UNDAF award.
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Mr. Lenni Montiel
UNDP Resident Representative in Tajikistan |