In UNCDF, we are committed to eradicating poverty, fighting climate change and reducing inequalities and exclusion around the world. Discover how, with the help of our partners, we work day to day to make this a reality.
The UN Capital Development Fund makes public and private finance work for the poor in the world’s 46 least developed countries (LDCs).
UNCDF offers “last mile” finance models that unlock public and private resources, especially at the domestic level, to reduce poverty and support local economic development.
Our latest report containing the latest data from our programmes in 46 Least Developed Countries.
Read MoreThe graphic shows expenditures by SDGs, programme maturity and cost-categories.
The graphic shows expenditures by SDGs, programme maturity and cost-categories.
The graphic represents the contribution of the UN Capital Development Fund to the SDGs.
Unlocking public and private finance in the Least Developed Countries.
support for COVID-19 response/recovery through digital solutions and/or operational block grants to local governments.
accessed and used financial & digital services
piloted by public and private partners with UNCDF support to contribute to financial and digital inclusion
made to promote sustainable local economic transformations through decentralized financing channels
unlocked in direct and catalytic leverage through UNCDF strategic grants, loans or guarantees
additional domestic financing channelled through UNCDF-designed and supported decentralized financing systems at the subnational levels
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