UNDP and the UN

UNDP and the UN

The UN Resident Coordinator's Office coordinates the development activities of the United Nations in Ghana. The UN promotes growth with equity in order to lift people out of poverty in Ghana. UNDP and other agencies have been propelling UN “Delivering as One”, and providing a coordinated response to Ghana’s national priorities. Through our SDG integrator role, UNDP seeks to ensure the most effective use of UN and international aid resources.

The UNDP Resident Representative leads the implementation of UNDP's activities. The UNDP Resident Representative assumes overall responsibility for the operational and development activities of UNDP.  He / she acts as an advocate for the SDGs and is tasked with promoting and supporting effective dialogue and interaction with the policy and decision makers in the government, private sector and non-state actors. S/he also coordinates actions with other external partners, and plays a vital facilitator role in mobilising investment and partnerships to advance the SDGs.

UN agencies in the country

The United Nations Country Team works coherently and effectively to support Ghana in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, advancing equitable economic growth and reducing poverty, through capacity development, strengthening of accountability systems and the delivery of quality social services, with a focus on the most deprived and vulnerable populations.

In Ghana, the UN system has been operating since the 1960s, providing the country with relevant technical assistance required for sustainable economic and social development. With its range of complementary mandates and expertise, the UN endeavors to make a significant difference in the lives of the most vulnerable populations.

The UN system in Ghana is made up of 26 entities, some of them also serving as regional or sub-regional offices: FAO, IAEA, IFAD, IFC, ILOIMFIMOIOMUNAIDS, UNDP, UNDSS, UNEPUNESCOUNFPAUN-HabitatUNHCRUNICUNICEFUNIDOUNODCUNU-INRAUN VolunteersUN WOMENWFPWHO and World Bank. Visit the UN in Ghana website for more information on our activities.