Partners | United Nations Development Programme

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

The talented group of people leading the way from the front.

The number and diversity of donors contributing to UNDP programmes confirms the confidence of the national government and the international and local community in our role as a partner of choice for sustainable development.

UNDP Bangladesh partners with Government and Non-Government bodies to identify and implement the best possible solutions.

Guiding principles of UNDP's presence in Bangladesh.

Today's development challenges are complex and each context is different. That's why we tailor our work to fit the needs of the countries and communities we serve.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

UNDP Bangladesh is widely recognized as a trusted development partner. It has an established convening role and works with public, private, and civil society stakeholders to facilitate more inclusive solutions as the integrator across the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Strengthening gender equality and women’s empowerment is one of the core development needs for addressing complex development challenges in this country.

The Strategic Plan 2022-2025 describes how UNDP intends to work together with our partners to deliver what’s required of us in critical times.

UNDP has several on-going projects focusing on different solution and development scopes.

#NextGenUNDP is designed to achieve integrated results at speed and at scale during both quiet and turbulent times.

Our one-stop shop for multimedia press coverage and in-depth information on development-related issues. We provide news announcements, press releases and statements by UNDP leadership.

Follow the updates and stories of our presence in Bangladesh.

Take a look at our regular publications with in-depth understanding of different aspects of Bangladesh and the world

Impactful stories of our contribution.

A quick look at the answers to frequently received queries.

Feel free to contact our team with general questions about UNDP or about more specific topics.

There are lots of opportunities to build a career matching your expertise and experience at UNDP Bangladesh.

To ensure our ongoing support to development processes in Bangladesh, the UNDP procures a significant volume of goods and services. As a public organisation, entrusted with donor funds and committed to supporting Bangladesh’s economy, the UNDP abides by certain principles.

Bangladesh Government

The Prime Minister's Office
Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance
General Economics Division, Ministry of Planning
Cabinet Division
Supreme Court of Bangladesh
Planning Commission
Local Government Division, Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development & Cooperatives
Local Government Engineering Department
Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs
Ministry of Public Administration
Ministry of Environment and Forests

Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institute (BSTI)
Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tract Affairs
Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief
National Human Rights Commission
Bangladesh Parliament
Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources
Ministry of Industries
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
Bangladesh Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Division

Bilateral and Multilateral Development Partners

UKAID
The European Union
US Agency for International Development
Government of Denmark
Government of Australia
Government of Switzerland
Government of the Netherlands
Government of Norway

Government of Canada
Government of Sweden
Government of Spain
Government of Japan
Government of Germany
Government of Korea
Asian Development Bank
World Bank

Other Development Partners

Montreal Protocol

Global Environment Facility