2023 Annual Report
Knocking on the Door of the Future
How will the stakeholders, the leaders, and the beneficiaries of the development finance world regard UNCDF in 2033?
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International Day for the Progress of LDCs
A View to the Future

In 2023, UNCDF, UNDP, and UNCTAD funded 12 innovative digital finance and digitally-enabled climate and catastrophe risk insurance solutions across the Pacific.

This led to +1M individuals using cheaper, more inclusive digital banking services. Building on more than 15 years of UNCDF & UNDP experience, we will support +2.2 million Pacific Islanders through formal digital financial services in 2023 and work with central banks to develop national financial inclusion strategies.
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2023 Annual Report
Knocking on the Door of the Future
How will the stakeholders, the leaders, and the beneficiaries of the development finance world regard UNCDF in 2033?
Learn More
International Day for the Progress of LDCs
A View to the Future

In 2023, UNCDF, UNDP, and UNCTAD funded 12 innovative digital finance and digitally-enabled climate and catastrophe risk insurance solutions across the Pacific.

This led to +1M individuals using cheaper, more inclusive digital banking services. Building on more than 15 years of UNCDF & UNDP experience, we will support +2.2 million Pacific Islanders through formal digital financial services in 2023 and work with central banks to develop national financial inclusion strategies.
Learn More
2023 Annual Report
Knocking on the Door of the Future
How will the stakeholders, the leaders, and the beneficiaries of the development finance world regard UNCDF in 2033?
Learn More
International Day for the Progress of LDCs
A View to the Future

In 2023, UNCDF, UNDP, and UNCTAD funded 12 innovative digital finance and digitally-enabled climate and catastrophe risk insurance solutions across the Pacific.

This led to +1M individuals using cheaper, more inclusive digital banking services. Building on more than 15 years of UNCDF & UNDP experience, we will support +2.2 million Pacific Islanders through formal digital financial services in 2023 and work with central banks to develop national financial inclusion strategies.
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About UNCDF

The UN Capital Development Fund assists developing countries in the development of their economies by supplementing existing sources of capital assistance by means of grants, loans and guarantees, first and foremost for the least developed among the developing countries.

As a Flagship Catalytic Blended Financing platform of the UN, UNCDF utilizes its unique capability to crowd-in finance for the scaling of development impact where the needs are greatest—a capability rooted in UNCDF’s unique investment mandate—to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the realization of the Doha Programme of Action for the least developed countries, 2022–2031.

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Financing Locally-Led Adaptation
The impact of climate change is acutely experienced at the local level – where we work, go to school and live our lives. In the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, adaptation is critical and all too often, under-resourced.
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Inclusive Digital Economies
Equip people with innovative digital services in their daily lives that will empower them and contribute to achieving the SDGs.
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Local Transformative Finance
Addressing the lack of productive, service-oriented infrastructure in urban and rural areas is a key obstacle to local development.
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Women's Economic Empowerment
Creating equal economies, where every woman has equal access, equal agency and equal leadership within her community.
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LDC5: From Potential to Prosperity — A new global partnership to support the 46 LDCs
A once-in-a-decade opportunity to accelerate sustainable development in the LDCs, helping them make progress on the road to prosperity.
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LDC5: From Potential to Prosperity — A new global partnership to support the 46 LDCs
A once-in-a-decade opportunity to accelerate sustainable development in the LDCs, helping them make progress on the road to prosperity.
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Featured
Financing Locally-Led Adaptation
The impact of climate change is acutely experienced at the local level – where we work, go to school and live our lives. In the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, adaptation is critical and all too often, under-resourced.
Read More
Featured
Inclusive Digital Economies
Equip people with innovative digital services in their daily lives that will empower them and contribute to achieving the SDGs.
Learn More
Featured
Local Transformative Finance
Addressing the lack of productive, service-oriented infrastructure in urban and rural areas is a key obstacle to local development.
Learn More
Featured
Women's Economic Empowerment
Creating equal economies, where every woman has equal access, equal agency and equal leadership within her community.
Learn More
Featured
LDC5: From Potential to Prosperity — A new global partnership to support the 46 LDCs
A once-in-a-decade opportunity to accelerate sustainable development in the LDCs, helping them make progress on the road to prosperity.
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Featured
LDC5: From Potential to Prosperity — A new global partnership to support the 46 LDCs
A once-in-a-decade opportunity to accelerate sustainable development in the LDCs, helping them make progress on the road to prosperity.
Learn More
Featured
Financing Locally-Led Adaptation
The impact of climate change is acutely experienced at the local level – where we work, go to school and live our lives. In the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, adaptation is critical and all too often, under-resourced.
Read More
Featured
Inclusive Digital Economies
Equip people with innovative digital services in their daily lives that will empower them and contribute to achieving the SDGs.
Learn More
Featured
Local Transformative Finance
Addressing the lack of productive, service-oriented infrastructure in urban and rural areas is a key obstacle to local development.
Learn More
Featured
Women's Economic Empowerment
Creating equal economies, where every woman has equal access, equal agency and equal leadership within her community.
Learn More
Featured
LDC5: From Potential to Prosperity — A new global partnership to support the 46 LDCs
A once-in-a-decade opportunity to accelerate sustainable development in the LDCs, helping them make progress on the road to prosperity.
Learn More
Featured
LDC5: From Potential to Prosperity — A new global partnership to support the 46 LDCs
A once-in-a-decade opportunity to accelerate sustainable development in the LDCs, helping them make progress on the road to prosperity.
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Financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
On 20 September 2023, the General Assembly will convene its second High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development since the adoption of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda.
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Financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
On 20 September 2023, the General Assembly will convene its second High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development since the adoption of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda.
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Financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
On 20 September 2023, the General Assembly will convene its second High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development since the adoption of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda.
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Sustainable Development Goals

The UNCDF vision is that LDCs are able to access and leverage the development impact of capital to enable sustainable and inclusive economic growth and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Five Priority Areas

The work of UNCDF is based on its development expertise across five priority areas, including the well-established flagship areas of inclusive digital economies and local transformative finance, as well as the emerging areas of women's economic empowerment, climate, energy, and biodiversity financing, and sustainable food systems financing.

Inclusive Digital Economies

Local Transformative Finance

Women’s Economic Empowerment

Climate, Energy and Biodiversity Finance

Sustainable Food Systems Finance

UNCDF by the Numbers

118
New Grants
41
LDCs supported in 2023
277
local governments in 38 countries with climate adaptation actions
31
SDG Interventions with 17 UN Agencies
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loans & guarantees in 9 countries
$89M
in direct financing unlocked by $37M in grants
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financial inclusion strategies supported
$18M
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Saving money is crucial for effective financial planning. It creates a safety net for emergencies...
Saving money is crucial for effective financial planning. It creates a safety net for emergencies, allows you to take advantage of opportunities, and ensures you’re ready for the unexpected.

This video delves into practical savings strategies that are available in the Pacific region.

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Mastering the art of budgeting is easier with a cash flow tree. This tool helps you visualise you...
Mastering the art of budgeting is easier with a cash flow tree. This tool helps you visualise your income and expenses, and makes it simpler to manage your financial planning.

Watch this video to discover how gaining insight into your cash flow can lead to smarter financial decisions.

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Launched in October 2021, the DELPAZ Programme is part of the European Union's support for the im...
Launched in October 2021, the DELPAZ Programme is part of the European Union's support for the implementation of the 2019 Maputo Agreement for Peace and National Reconciliation between the Government of Mozambique and the Mozambican National Resistance (RENAMO).
One of DELPAZ’s main objectives is to foster local development in communities previously affected by conflict through the strengthening of local governments capacities and investments to promote social and economic development.
Read more here: www.uncdf.org/news

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🇲🇿 Local governments, such as in Mozambique, offer scalable pathways to invest and create opportunities for youth and women, in the world’s most vulnerable communities where the digital divide is widest.

⭐ Let's empower our youth for a more resilient future! #YouthDay

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Budgeting is one of the most important financial habits you can adopt. It can help you better manage spending, increase savings, prepare for emergencies, and reach your financial goals within a desired timeframe.

This video offers a quick guidance on why creating and maintaining a budget is essential in your financial journey.

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For Pacific Islanders, setting financial goals is crucial for navigating the region’s unique economic challenges. These goals can empower individuals to make informed decisions and build a more stable future.

This video presents a brief overview on the importance of establishing financial goals. Begin your journey to financial stability with well-defined goals here.

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Tender and Funding Opportunities

To make it easier for you to stay up with the most recent Tenders and Funding Opportunities, as well as Frequently Asked Questions at UNCDF, we have produced the following helpful resources:

Calls for tenders

Access to our online calls for tenders providing a rapid lifeline for local businesses and local governments, enabling us to support the SMEs and public partners at the local level.

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Plug and Play e-grants

Our ability to assist SMEs and public partners at the regional level is made possible through the availability of our Plug and Play e-grants platform, which provides a swift lifeline for local enterprises and local governments.

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Report fraud, abuse and misconduct

In order to strengthen UNCDF's accountability framework and to provide opportunities for bringing to light any misconduct, wrongdoing by any individuals working for or doing business with us, UNCDF has established an Investigations Hotline to ensure that persons wishing to report fraud may do so using the link below.

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