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New Resident Representative of UNDP Ghana presents letters of credence to Foreign Ministry

New Resident Representative of UNDP Ghana presents letters of credence to Foreign Ministry

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A Mother's love birthed a thriving business

A young woman’s desire to see her daughter healthy led to the birth of a company that produces yogurts and cashew snacks in Ghana.

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Connecting the Unconnected: Empowering Women and Youth-led MSMEs for Africa’s success

By working together to empower African MSMEs and nurturing their creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, we can forge an inclusive and prosperous future where no one is left behind.

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Communities reaping benefits of acting for nature

A community-driven forest restoration platform has led to the conservation of 135,500 hectares of forestland, boosting ecotourism in Ghana.

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Ghana authorizes transfer of mitigation outcomes to Switzerland

Government of Ghana has officially authorized the transfer of mitigation outcomes under its new climate-smart rice project to Switzerland.

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LIMITING METHANE EMISSIONS

How a simple technology will help reduce methane emissions in Ghana’s rice farms.

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Building a robust health system for all

UNDP-supported 22 under-resourced health facilities including CHPS compounds equipped with relevant medical equipment, is enhancing health care service delivery in Ghana.

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What We Do

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in 170 countries and territories, focusing on poverty eradication and reduction of inequalities and exclusion.

In Ghana, UNDP works within the framework of the Government - UN Sustainable Development Partnership (UNSDP), which responds to Ghana’s development priorities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for People, Prosperity, Planet, Peace and Partnerships by 2030.  UNDP contributes to the achievement of Ghana’s Coordinated Programme of Economic and Social Development Policies (2017-2024) and the Ghana Beyond Aid Charter towards Ghana@100 (2057).

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UNDP and Societe Generale Ghana PLC partner to promote innovations and inclusive entrepreneurship in Ghana

UNDP and SG Ghana have signed a MOU to encourage and support innovators, especially small businesses led by youth, women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to scale up innovations towards sustainable development.

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Our Impact

30.8

million

population in 2021

23.4%

Poverty rate (in 2016)

down from 52.7% (in 1991) per World Bank

5,269

GNI per capita

per the 2019 HDR (Purchasing Power Parity$)

0.632

Human development index

per the 2021 HDR

16%

Women in Parliament

12%

Youth Unemployment

(Over 50% youth underemployment)

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