What does UNDP Maldives do?
UNDP is responding to the country’s needs in line with its national development priorities. At the request of the Government of Maldives, UNDP is sharpening its focus on fostering an enabling environment for the achievement of the MDGs through: Strengthening human development UNDP will continue its role as the principal advocate of human development towards achieving the MDGs through policy support, capacity development, monitoring initiatives, as well as specific programmes on poverty reduction, HIV/AIDS and gender equality. Promoting sustainable environmental management Focus will be on sound environmental management and effective use of energy resources for sustainable development mainly through advocacy and capacity development to effectively adhere to international agreement instruments. Promoting democratic governance UNDP will continue to build on the momentum of rapidly evolving democratization and decentralization processes by accelerating the pace and effectiveness of local g
