Summary

UNDP’s project-based support to the Nigerian Government particularly aims at increasing the competitive strength of disadvantaged regions. Such strength is attained by providing technical support in selected sectors such as  agriculture, and renewable energies.

UNDP collaborates with the Government, the civil society and the private sector to contribute to eradicate regional disparities, to improve rural livelihoods, to enhance competitiveness, and to boost entrepreneurship and innovation.

There are three programme areas under Inclusive and Sustainable Growth:

• Competitiveness and Economic Growth
• Local Economic Development
• Public Policies and Inequalities

In depth

Inclusive and Sustainable Growth portfolio aims to address structural issues critical to national competitiveness, paying full attention to inclusiveness and sustainability. UNDP Nigeria’s initiatives that support green growth does not only help to improve sustainable economic growth, but also contribute to Nigeria's economy to become more productive, competitive and resilient.

Inclusive and Sustainable Growth portfolio advocates for stronger participation of women and youth in the economy. Human Development” is our raison d’être as well as the “glue” that holds our work on inclusive and sustainable growth together.  

There are three programme areas under Inclusive and Sustainable Growth:

• Competitiveness and Economic Growth
• Local Economic Development
• Public Policies and Inequalities