UNDP Nigeria

Our focus

Nigeria and UNDP in action

Integrated development solutions driven by country priorities and UNDP’s new Strategic Plan.

Our Strategic Plan 2022-2025 introduces the evolution of #NextGenUNDP into #FutureSmartUNDP. More than a mantra, it is our new benchmark for success in the future of development. Building on UNDP’s 50 years of expertise across 170 countries, this new approach allows us to focus and prioritize where country demands are greatest. By working together in this way, we aim to expand people’s choices for a fairer, sustainable future, with people and planet in balance.

 

Our work

See how our integrated signature solutions – powered by digitalization, innovation and development financing – are accelerating impact and scale in Nigeria

 

Democratic governance and peacebuilding

Through our work, we support the peaceful resolution of conflicts, promote the rule of law and access to justice, citizen security and human rights. We assist governments in strengthening their public institutions, help countries reduce corruption and support inclusive participation to ensure that no one is left behind. The Inclusive and Democratic Governance Portfolio in Nigeria focuses on strengthening governance processes and supporting the development of institutions that are responsive to citizens’ demands and universal norms. The Programme addresses structural issues pertaining to the rule of law and human rights including with respect to gender, participation and accountability while working in partnership with public and international institutions, as well as Civil Society Organizations.

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Inclusive and sustainable growth

The Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Portfolio in Nigeria focuses on addressing structural issues critical to national competitiveness while paying full attention to inclusiveness and sustainability. The Programme collaborates with the Government, the civil society and the private sector to contribute to eradicate regional disparities, to improve rural livelihoods, to enhance competitiveness, and to boost entrepreneurship and innovation while working in partnership with the public institutions, civil society and private sector.

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Climate change and environment

The Climate Change and Environment Portfolio in Nigeria focuses on strengthening the “capacity to prevent and respond” to environmental degradation, particularly in relation to biodiversity, forest management and chemical waste prevention and management while also ensuring the voice of all stakeholders are heard and participation is ensured on environmental issues and enable the valuation and sharing of the benefits of ecosystem services. The Climate Change and Environment Portfolio works in partnership with public and international institutions as well as private sector.

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Crisis response and resilience in Nigeria

The Crisis Response and Resilience Programme in Nigeria focuses on supporting host communities, partners and institutions to better cope with and recover from the impact of displacement. The programme promotes a resilience-based development approach and complements humanitarian assistance. The main objective of the programme is to enhance self-reliance of Syrians and strengthen institutional capacities of local and national partners to be able to respond to the increase in demand for public services.

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