Operational activities for development

In 2008, the United Nations system continued to provide development assistance to developing countries and countries with economies in transition through the United Nations Development Programme (undp), the central United Nations funding body for technical assistance. Undp income reached $6 billion. Total expenditure for all programme activities and support costs in 2008 increased to $5.39 billion. Total income for the United Nations Capitol Development Fund (uncdf) reached $50.1 million in 2008, including $6 million managed by uncdf on behalf of undp. At year’s end, United Nations Foundation allocations to projects of the United Nations Fund for International Partnerships reached approximately $1.06 billion.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Partnerships for the Goals