Thanks to the generosity of Norway, millions of people around the world enjoy clean energy, democratic elections, greater human

rights and gender equality, and more. In addition to funding, Norwegian leaders in government, business, and academia give their

expertise to fulfill the promise of a more prosperous and fair world.

Together, the people of Norway and UNDP will continue our vital collaboration to end poverty and inequality,

and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Norway and UNDPPartnership for Development

Common priorities

Our impactGlobal results 2014-2016

DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE

PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT

PEACE-BUILDINGRENEWABLE ENERGY

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE

POVERTY ERADICATION

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SDGs

Nearly

75M new votersregistered in 40 countries

1,239 plansfor disaster reduction and adaptation put into placein 58 countries

94 countriesimplemented low-emission and climate-resilient measures

38 countriesadopted enforceable laws to address disaster andclimate risks

3.2M peoplegained access to legal aid services in 35 countries

2M peoplereceived antiretroviral treatment in 22 countries

Over

2M new jobscreated in 98 countries — 36% for women

More than

5.3M peoplewith improved access to energy in 50 countries

24.7M peoplebenefited fromimproved livelihoods

Nearly

75 millionnew voters registered in 40 countries

Over

2 millionnew jobs created in 98 countries — 36% for women

1,239disaster reduction and adaptation plans put into place in 58 countries

More than

5.3 millionpeople with improved access to energy in 50 countries

2 millionpeople received antiretroviral treatment in 22 countries

94countries implemented low-emission and climate-resilient measures

3.2 millionpeople gained access to legal aid services in 35 countries

38countries adopted laws to address disaster and climate risks

24.7 millionpeople benefited fromimproved livelihoods

HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

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Norway’s contributions to UNDP

TOP CORE CONTRIBUTIONS OECD DAC Members to UNDP in 2016

TOP TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS OECD DAC Members to UNDP in 2016

Japan, $60m

Norway, $64m

UK, $69m

Sweden, $72m

USA, $83m

Other, $253m

Total Contributions$618m

Total DAC Contributions$601m

Norway, $129m

USA, $312m

EU, $337m

UK, $232m

Germany, $259m

Other, $759m

Japan, $383m

Total Contributions$4,866m

Total DAC Contributions$2,410m

Norway-UNDP projects in 2016

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29

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PROJECTS IN

Latin America and the Caribbean PROJECTS IN

Africa

PROJECTS IN

Europe and Central Asia

PROJECTS IN

Arab States

PROJECTS IN

Asia and the Pacific

All figures refer to the number of projects funded through direct funding only. Source: open.undp.org

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Highlights from Norway-UNDP Partnership

Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate ChangeFunding from Norway has helped Haiti prevent and respond to natural disasters and

reduce the death toll from extreme weather events, such as hurricanes.

trees to prevent deforestation

5.5 millionmeters of riverbank

protection walls jobs, 40% for women

Built Created

4,000 300,000Planted

With Norway’s support, UNDP helps countries to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation through the UN-REDD initiative and the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN)

Climate and Environment

Policy support to over

countries to protect biodiversity and

ecosystems

countries to develop investment plans to

achieve SDGs on oceans and

forests

Helping

3160

UNDP, with support from Norway, has helped Iraq stabilize after conflict.

Peacebuilding

Iraqis returned home in 28 liberated areas

2 millionOver

projects underway in newly liberated areas

1,000Over

people benefited from improved infrastructure

2.4 millionMore than

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Norway and UNDP helped spur innovation in Moldova’s private sector.

Private Sector Development

Moldovan SMEs learned about innovation and

improved their business models

450

UNDP, with the support of Norway, is helping reform the justice sector and provide legal aid to improve the rule of law and access to justice for vulnerable groups in Nepal.

Enhancing Rule of Law

Nepalese women received direct legal

support

130,000court cases eliminated

40,000Backlog of

Through the Lebanon Host Communities Support Programme, Norway helped provide jobs and basic services such as electricity and water to communities affected by the Syrian crisis.

Resilience-building

vulnerable communities people

Increased economic opportunites for

140 1.3 million

Improved public services in

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Partnerships to Promote the SDGs

The Oslo-based Business for Peace Foundation partners with UNDP to promote sustainable and ethical business practices and the SDGs, such as through an annual global summit and awards ceremony.

UNDP and the Christian Michelsen’s Institute have a long-standing collaboration on a range of issues, including governance, anti-corruption and the Sustainable Development Goals.

UNDP collaborates with NUPI, Norway’s foremost research institute on international relations, on research activities relating to conflict prevention and SDG implementation.

The independent Peace Research Institite Oslo (PRIO) is committed to doing research for a more peaceful world. By working with UNDP and others, PRIO strives to support the SDG agenda.

GRID Arendal and UNDP work to support environmentally sustainable development and promote the SDGs through joint events and messaging.

UNDP works closely with the UN Association of Norway to promote the SDGs through joint events, messaging, and advocacy.

Senior level staff

5Senior level staff

(P6/D1)

2

Knut Østby, Timor-Leste

Resident Coordinators

27Norwegian staff work in UNDP

Norwegian UNDP Staff Around the World

Norwegian UNDP Staff in Regions

In Africa6 In Europe and Central Asia1

In Arab States5 In Asia and the Pacific2

In Headquarter locations13

Junior Professional Officers (JPO) and Special Assistants to the UN Resident Coordinator

(SARC)

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