The Montreal Protocol is an international environmental agreement with universal ratification to protect the earth’s ozone layer by eliminating use of ozone depleting substances (ODS). The thinning of ...

Digital technologies are reshaping development, from empowering local communities to accelerating economic growth on the global scale. According to the SDG Digital Acceleration Agenda, 70 percent of ...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) established the Social and Environmental Compliance Unit (SECU) to ensure accountability to individuals and communities. SECU provides UNDP, and those ...

December 27, 2021 India's National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) seek to enhance business respect for human rights in their operations. NGRBC’s 9 principles are aligned with the ...

Latin America and the Caribbean is today the most democratic region among developing regions and the third worldwide. More than four out of five citizens live under regimes elected through elections.

Inclusive and accountable governance requires greater participation of women as voters, poll workers and candidates. The recently released 2023 update of UNDP’s Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) ...

The recent military escalation in the Middle East is exposing the structural vulnerabilities of the Arab States region. The estimates highlight a stark reali ...

Digital public infrastructure (DPI) has gained momentum globally. It is a potential game-changer that can help countries achieve their national development priorities. This DPI playbook is designed as ...

⊲ Ethiopia continues to move forward on macroeconomic stabilization in a complex global environment. The IMF has successfully concluded the Fourth Review a ...