The purpose of the Investigation Guidelines (Guidelines) for the Social and Environmental Compliance Unit (SECU) is to:

- Inform UNDP staff, UNDP-supported organisations, and those affected or potentially affected by UNDP-supported activities about the procedural process of SECU;

- Provide guidance for SECU in order to ensure that investigations of alleged breaches of UNDP social and environmental policy are conducted thoroughly, objectively, and effectively.