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Foundations of the UNCDF/EU cooperation
EU's support of UNCDF encompasses the most critical elements of the Fund's work
EU's support of the work of UNCDF encompasses the most critical elements of UNCDF’s work to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA)—which is intended to provide a pathway towards sustainable graduation for the LDCs—as well as the achievement of “Our Common Agenda,” the UN Secretary-General’s vision for the future of global cooperation.
Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.
Read MoreDoha Programme of Action
The Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) provides a pathway towards sustainable graduation for the LDCs.
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The European Union in 2022 was the largest government donor contributing nearly $28 million to supporting sustainable development
Scope of collaboration
Because of the European Union’s commitment to unlocking, leveraging and delivering impact capital to support last mile markets, the EU supports a variety of development themes that UNCDF works within.
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Local Climate Adaptation
Confronting climate change through locally-led climate adaptation.
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Sustainable Cities
Unlocking finance for infrastructure that will result in sustainable cities.
Learn MoreLoCAL—Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility
The EU is the largest support of LoCAL, a standard internationally recognized mechanism that helps local government authorities in developing and least developed countries access the climate finance, capacity building and technical support they need to respond and adapt to climate change.
Read MoreA unique mandate and focus on the LDCs
Impact Capital for Development
to invest in infrastructure and human development to build institutions, establish market systems, support entrepreneurship, harness the potential of youth and achieve basic standards of living for all.
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