Sweden and UNDP. Partnership for Development

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1 Sweden and UNDP Partnership for Development Thanks to the generosity of Sweden, millions of people around the world enjoy human rights, the right to vote, clean drinking water, and more. Swedish support enables UNDP to help nearly 170 countries to implement the 2030 Agenda and reach the Sustainable Development Goals, and to maintain a presence on the ground in some 150 countries and territories. In addition to funding, Swedish leaders in government, business, and academia give their expertise to fulfill the promise of a fair and more prosperous world. Together, the people of Sweden and UNDP will continue our vital collaboration to end poverty and inequality, and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Common priorities GENDER EQUALITY DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT DISASTER RISK REDUCTION PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT PREVENTION PROMOTION OF THE SDGs Our impact Global results Nearly 75 million new voters registered in 40 countries new jobs created in 98 countries 36% for women More than 5.3 million people with improved access to energy in 50 countries 24.7 million people benefited from improved livelihoods 94 countries implemented low-emission and climate-resilient measures people received antiretroviral treatment in 22 countries 1,239 disaster reduction and adaptation plans put into place in 58 countries 3. people gained access to legal aid services in 35 countries 38 countries adopted laws to address disaster and climate risks 1

2 Sweden-UNDP projects in Europe and Central Asia 30 Arab States 20 Latin America and the Caribbean 44 Africa 29 Asia and the Pacific All figures refer to the number of projects funded through direct funding only. Source: open.undp.org Sweden s contributions to UNDP TOP CORE CONTRIBUTIONS OECD DAC Members to UNDP in 2016 TOP TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS OECD DAC Members to UNDP in 2016 Sweden, $72m Sweden, $148m Total Contributions $618m USA, $83m Other, $740m Total Contributions $4,866m Japan, $383m Other, $253m Total DAC Contributions $601m UK, $69m UK, $232m Total DAC Contributions $2,410m EU, $337m Japan, $60m Norway, $64m Germany, $259m USA, $312m 2

3 Highlights from Sweden-UNDP Partnership Gender Equality Sweden is a generous supporter of a UNDP, UN Women and UNFPA Joint Programme for gender equality in Georgia. More than 160% increase in number of women in parliament in 8 years 16 municipalities incorporated gender principles into their local budgets Democratic Governance and Human Rights Funding from Sweden supports democratic elections in Liberia and builds stronger institutions. Contributed to the registration of 2. voters nearly 50% women 13,300 polling staff trained for elections Peacebuilding UNDP, with support from Sweden, has helped Iraq stabilize after conflict. Created conditions for over Iraqis to return home 1,000 projects to restore infrastructure, public services and local economies 2.4 million people benefited from improved infrastructure 3

4 V Climate and Environment With generous support from Sweden, UNDP provides policy support on water management to many countries. 60 countries received support on water management Supported over 40 countries to fight corruption in water management Conflict Prevention Sweden generously supports a joint conflict prevention initiative by UNDP and the UN Department of Political Affairs. Supported democratic transitions, mediation, and peace processes in over 40 countries Partnerships to Promote the SDGs SIDA is a strong partner of UNDP globally and in Sweden in promoting and implementing the SDGs around the world. Norrsken Foundation partners with UNDP to advance sustainable development through tech and social innovation. The Swedish Postcode Foundation works in partnership with UNDP to raise awareness of the SDGs to the general public. The New Division by Trollbäck + Company and UNDP work together to communicate and create social engagement for the SDGs in Sweden. Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation and UNDP jointly organize a seminar series in Stockholm to highlight global issues related to the SDGs. United Nations Association of Sweden and UNDP are close partners in raising public awareness of SDGs and the work of the UN. 4

5 Swedish UNDP Staff Around the World 7 Senior level staff (P6/D1) Louise Chamberlain, Ethiopia Country Director 64 Swedish staff work in UNDP Anders Pedersen, Jordan 13 Junior Professional Officers (JPO) and Special Assistants to the UN Resident Coordinator (SARC) 3 Resident Coordinators Swedish UNDP Staff in Regions 14 In Africa 3 In Europe and Central Asia 7 In Arab States 14 In Latin America and the Caribbean 7 In Asia and the Pacific 19 In Headquarter locations