UNDP Pakistan Annual Report 2019
In 2019, UNDP continued its decades-long partnership with the government and people of Pakistan, finding and implementing sustainable solutions to improve governance, increase resilience, protect the environment and sustain development. We do this as part of the United Nations System, working together as One UN to support Pakistan's vision to improve the lives of all its people.
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Jan 23, 2021
Devolution of Power: Pathways to Actualization
An integral part of the modern democratic system, the presence of local government aids in better knowledge and management of local issues through engagement with communities, and helps foster sustainable solutions for development.
Dec 18, 2020
COVID-19 and Disaster Vulnerability in Pakistan: A Human Rights Based Analysis
This report articulates Pakistan’s response to UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ Guidance Paper “COVID-19 and Human Rights - We are all in this together,” – published in April, 20201. It summarizes the risks and vulnerabilities due to COVID-19 in Pakistan from a human rights perspective and offers actionable recommendations for both federal, as well provincial and local governments, linked with the relevant articles of the Constitution of Islamic Republic Pakistan, and the corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Nov 20, 2020
Environmental Sustainability in Pakistan
Pakistan is one of the few countries to achieve “on track status” vis-à-vis SDG 13 on Climate Change. The achievement of this status is largely, a result of several policies and initiatives by the government, which have been launched with the aim to improve the environment and manage the changing climate. These include among others, ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’, ‘Ten Billion Tree Tsunami’, ‘Protected Areas Initiative’ and “Recharge Pakistan”.
