About UNDP in Kenya
UNDP is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help build a better life. In November 1964, an agreement was signed between the Government of Kenya and the UN System. UNDP was at the time known as the Technical Assistance Board (TAB). The Resident Representative of TAB Mr. B Chidzero signed on behalf of other agencies for the commencement of operations in Kenya.
Thematic Areas of UNDP-Kenya
UNDP operates projects under the umbrella of four strategic programme priority areas namely: a)Devolution and accountability; b)Productive sectors and trade; c) Environmental sustainability, renewable energy and sustainable land management; and d.)Community security, cohesion and resilience. The cross cutting initiatives such as Millennium Development Goals are implemented through the Strategic Policy Advisory Unit, UNV Volunteers Country Office, Communications Unit and the Country Director’s Support Team.
Productive sector and trade undertakes projects that directly involve the impoverished groups where employment is created and regular income generation are possible. Devolution and Accountability, advocacy of human rights, gender, police and judicial reforms as well as the new devolved system of Governance. Community Security, Cohesion and Resilience unit in cooperates peace and security projects.
Environmental Sustainability, renewable energy and Sustainable land management unit largely addresses the conservation of today’s natural resources for future generations to come. The Strategic Policy Advisory Team promotes partnerships for aid and donor coordination as well as advocacy initiatives related to sustainable human development and its mainstreaming into the country’s policy, planning and visioning frameworks. It also provides periodic analysis of, and intelligence on socio-economic trends, advocating while promoting a culture of achieving the Millennium Development Goals as a whole. The UNV Country office is instrumental in facilitating the use of UNV volunteers to implement programmes that contribute to capacity development as well as to promote volunteerism for development at all levels
