Japan Contributes USD 45.3 Million to UNDP Core Resources for 2024

UNDP reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a close collaboration with Japan, aligning efforts towards creating a more equitable and prosperous world where no one is marginalized.

The Government of Japan has pledged a significant contribution of USD 45.3 million to UNDP's Regular (Core) Resources for the year 2024, demonstrating Japan's steadfast dedication to multilateralism and reinforcing its strong partnership with UNDP.

UNDP expressed deep appreciation for Japan's generous support, emphasizing the critical role of such flexible core funding in enabling UNDP to address global sustainable development challenges amidst increasingly complex crises. This contribution is pivotal for advancing the objectives outlined in the UNDP Strategic Plan 2022-2025, focusing on preventing crises, sustaining peace, protecting human rights, and tackling the underlying causes of fragility within the framework of human security.

The core resources provided by Japan, alongside those from other partners, serve as the bedrock for UNDP's operations. They empower the organization to implement impactful initiatives and programs worldwide, aiming to eradicate poverty, promote gender equality, and advance the broader 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UNDP reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a close collaboration with Japan, aligning efforts towards creating a more equitable and prosperous world where no one is marginalized.

In addition to supporting operational activities, core contributions bolster UNDP's oversight and accountability mechanisms. They ensure that programs are executed with efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness, underscoring UNDP's consistent ranking among the most transparent international organizations globally.