What is UNDP in Zambia?

What is UNDP in Zambia?

UNDP works with the Government and people of Zambia to achieve the Vision 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and implementation of the 7th National Development Plan (7thNDP). …

What are the UN agencies in Zambia?

The United Nations in Zambia comprises 22 agencies (Resident and Non-Resident agencies) namely: FAO, IAEA, IFAD, ILO, IOM, OHCHR, UN WOMEN, UNAIDS, UNCDF, UNCTAD, UNDP, UNECA, UNESCO, UNFPA, UN-HABITAT, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNIDO, UNODC, UNOPS, WFP, and WHO.

What does the United Nations Development Programme do?

The United Nations Development Programme is on the ground in about 170 countries and territories, working to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. UNDP helps countries to develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

Who is UN representative to Zambia?

His Excellency, Ambassador Dr Ngosa Simbyakula, SC presented his credentials to the United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres on 28th January 2020 and became the 17th Ambassador/Permanent Representative of the Republic of Zambia to the United Nations.

What role does the World Bank play in the economic development of Zambia?

The World Bank in Zambia The World Bank has partnered with Zambia since 1955 to support the country’s development projects, including mining, infrastructure and health.

Where is the UN located in Zambia?

Lusaka
700 19th Street, N.W. Menelik II Ave. Rhodes Park, Lusaka.

When did Zambia join the United Nations?

The United Nations in Zambia partnered with the Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka to organise commemorative events to mark 60 years since the death of Dag Hammarskjöld who at the time was serving as the Second Secretary-General of the United Nations.

What is UN Resident Coordinator system?

The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) system encompasses all organizations of the United Nations system dealing with operational activities for development, regardless of their formal presence in the country.

What is UNDP Resident Representative?

The UNDP Resident Representative is the UNDP Administrator’s representative at the country level, and head of the country office being ultimately accountable for UNDP’s programme and operations, including for the quality and sustainability of UNDP interventions on the ground.

Why is Zambia so poor?

So why is Zambia still one of the world’s poorest nations, with high unemployment and 64 percent of the people living in poverty? The answer, in part, is that Zambia privatized its mines 10 years ago to pay off part of its staggering debt. Now, the mines are owned by multinational companies.

What is UNDP doing for development in Africa?

Aiming to eradicate poverty, violence and hunger, UNDP is assisting African countries to translate economic growth into long-lasting, inclusive human development.

What is unundp Zambia?

UNDP works with the Government and people of Zambia to achieve the vision 2030 , the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the implementation of the 7th National Development Plan.

What is the UNDP Zambia monthly newsletter?

The UNDP Zambia monthly newsletter is aimed at highlighting key development results by the agency covering our 3 focus areas namely , Governanace and Gender, Environment and Energy, Inclusive Growth and SDGs.

How is your work in Zambia guided corporately?

Our work in Zambia is guided corporately by the UNDP Strategic Plan, the United Nations Sustainable Development Partnership Framework and our Country Programme Document (CPD) 2016 -2021.

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