United Nations Development Programme
| Abbreviation | UNDP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 22 November 1965 |
| Type | Programme |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | New York City (international territory) |
Administrator | Achim Steiner |
Executive Board President | Muhammad Abdul Muhith |
Parent organization | ECOSOC |
| Staff | 7,394 (2022) |
| Website | www |
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a United Nations agency tasked with helping countries eliminate poverty and achieve sustainable economic growth and human development. The UNDP emphasizes on developing local capacity towards long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity.
Based at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York City, it is the largest UN development aid agency, with offices in 177 countries. The UNDP is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states.