United Nations Development Programme facts for kids
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a big part of the United Nations. Think of it as the UN's main team for helping countries grow and improve. It works to make the world a better place for everyone. The UNDP is managed by a special group within the United Nations General Assembly. The person in charge of the UNDP, called the Administrator, is a very important leader in the UN, right after the UN Secretary-General and the Deputy Secretary-General.
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What the UNDP Does
The main goal of the UNDP is to help countries achieve sustainable development. This means helping people live better lives now without harming the planet for future generations. They work hard to fight poverty and make sure everyone has a fair chance to succeed. The UNDP also helps countries build strong, democratic societies where people have a say in their government.
Measuring Progress: Human Development Index
Every year, the UNDP creates something called the Human Development Index. This is like a report card for countries. It looks at things like how long people live, how much education they get, and how much money they earn. This helps the UNDP and other organizations understand where help is needed most and how much progress countries are making.
Supporting Women's Rights
For many years, the UNDP also helped lead the United Nations Development Fund for Women. This fund worked to support women's rights and help women and girls around the world. While it changed in 2010, the UNDP continues to support gender equality in its work.
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