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United Nations Development Programme
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<p>The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a <a href="/facts/United_Nations/fgXLnmgT">United Nations</a> agency tasked with helping countries <a href="/facts/Poverty_reduction/qTXfx5c1">eliminate poverty</a> and achieve <a href="/facts/Sustainable_development/zGqWBsaK">sustainable economic growth</a> and <a href="/facts/Human_development_(economics)/NBHl1x00">human development</a>. The UNDP emphasizes on <a href="/facts/Capacity_building/PYUqvxXX">developing local capacity</a> towards long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity. </p><p>Based at the <a href="/facts/Headquarters_of_the_United_Nations/4pof9vnU">headquarters of the United Nations</a> in New York City, it is the largest UN development aid agency, with offices in 177 countries. The UNDP is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from <a href="/facts/Member_states_of_the_United_Nations/rpx3f10b">UN member states</a>. </p>