The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)  advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP are on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our partners.  

In Yemen UNDP vision is to play a leading role in supporting Yemen's development priorities and to support Yemen’s efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals through human and institutional capacity development. UNDP support is channelled towards promoting good governance, sustainable use of natural resources and a human rights based approach to development.  This is achieved through effective partnership with all stakeholders, coordinated UN system support, enhanced knowledge sharing, staff empowerment and efficient UNDP service delivery.  UNDP substantive focus is on helping Yemen’s efforts to meet the challenges of: democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, energy and environment, HIV/AIDS and gender.