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E-Governance

Ensuring free expression and the flow of information, including the use of new communication technologies for improved governance processes

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Access to Justice and Rule of Law

Contributing to effective, responsive, accessible and fair justice systems to protect the rights of the poor

(Photo: UNDP/Patrick Uy)

Anti-Corruption

Combatting corruption through laws, conventions, national integrity bodies and pro-poor policies for reform

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Electoral Systems and Processes

Supporting free and fair elections, civic engagement and inclusive participation at all stages of the electoral cycle

(Photo: UNDP/Tanveer Shahzad)

Human Rights

Expanding choices and protecting rights and freedoms in 100 countries, programming from a human-rights based approach

(Photo: UNDP/Argentina)

Local Governance

Building stronger communities, promoting peace and seeking local representation of women and indigenous peoples

(Photo: UNDP/Iran)

Parliamentary Development

Strengthening the capacity of democratic institutions to build networks, represent all peoples and enact change

(Photo: UNDP/Julie Pulowski)

Public Administration

Working with countries for more transparent and accountable management in the delivery of public services

(Photo: UNDP/Cape Verde)

Women's Empowerment

Increasing the number of women in public office, and promoting advancing women's leadership and gender equality

(Photo: UNDP/Malaysia)
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  Democratic Governance Thematic Trust Fund (DGTTF)  
The Democratic Governance Thematic Trust Fund (DGTTF)
This Trust Fund allows UNDP to leverage good ideas for governance with fast and flexible funding for innovative projects. It has raised $125 million since its establishment in 2001, providing support to 736 projects, global initiatives and the UNDP Oslo Governance Centre.		  
  Legal Empowerment of the Poor  
Legal Empowerment of the Poor
This UNDP Initiative supports a range of efforts to expand poor people's access to the legal and institutional mechanisms that can help them break the cycle of exclusion and poverty. Focus areas include rights regarding property, labour and livelihood as well as access to justice and rule of law.
  Building an Inclusive, Responsive and Capable State: 2010 Community of Practice Meeting  
Building an Inclusive, Responsive and Capable State: 2010 Community of Practice Meeting
The Global Democratic Governance Community of Practice meeting is the most important gathering of governance policy advisors within UNDP.
  Leadership and Innovations in Democratic Governance  
Leadership and Innovations in Democratic Governance
Leadership and Innovations in Democratic Governance (LEADING) is a series of seminars providing a forum for UNDP senior management to engage in discussions about the challenges of democracy promotion. In 2009 together with Regional Service Centre in Bangkok, OGC organized two and a half day seminar related to democratic governance challenges in the Asia Pacific Region. In September 2010 OGC with Regional Service Centre in Dakar will host another LEADING seminar focusing on challenges in West and Central Africa.
  South-South Research Consortium  
South-South Research Consortium on use of governance indicators in Africa
In cooperation with the EC, a research consortium of African think tanks led by IDASA is set to explore the question of governance indicators and accountability. Looking at Ghana, Mozambique and Rwanda, the consortium will explore specific cases of how governance indicators and evidence are used to influence policy.
 
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