Sweden and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have entered a US$19.3 million partnership to strengthen work on governance, peacebuilding, crisis, and resilience.
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) contribution to UNDP’s thematic trust funds will help build national capacities for conflict prevention and peacebuilding. It will also help build responsive institutions and support UNDP’s work in advancing human rights and the rule of law.
“Sweden’s continued support is deeply appreciated as it increases UNDP’s capacity to deliver much-needed, tailored assistance to countries affected by fragility, crisis or conflict,” said UNDP Administrator, Achim Steiner.
“UNDP’s on-the-ground experience has shown that addressing the root causes of fragility is critical to help prevent conflict and ensure that countries are more resilient if a crisis does occur.”
With support from Sida and other partners, UNDP has helped restore governance and build reconciliation in crisis-affected communities of Ukraine, as part of the overall UN Recovery and Peacebuilding Programme. In Iraq, for example, UNDP, Sida, and other partners have helped lay the foundations for lasting peace, improved living conditions, and democratic development.
Sida’s contribution to UNDP’s thematic trust funds is in line with the UN Secretary-General’s Funding Compact and commitment to increase thematic funding in support of the SDGs.
UNDP is a leading implementer of prevention and peacebuilding programmes in crisis and fragile settings, including before, during, and after conflict. UNDP supports peace in close to 100 countries, from building institutional resilience to advancing inclusive dialogue.
Original source: UNDP
Published on 15 October 2019
