   The achievements of the last year’s work of UNDP were presented in its annual report.The Strategic Plan of UNDP for 2018-2021 to help accelerate progress towards Agenda 2030 has three integrated objectives: to eradicate all forms of poverty, accelerate structural transformations, and build resilience to shocks and crises. In 2018, UNDP delivered results against each, accelerating local action to drive global change while embarking on a major shift in the way it works.
   In 2017, UNDP defined and implemented six cross-cutting approaches to development, known as Signature Solutions. The report highlighted the impact for each approach in 2018.
   Poverty
- 4 million people living in or recovering from crisis got a job or improved their livelihood
- 20 million people gained access to financial services
- 27 million people had stronger livelihoods in the face of climate change
   Governance
- 89 countries partnered with UNDP to reform discriminatory laws
- 55 million women and infants in India vaccinated with the support of a new vaccine intelligence network
- 21 million people registered to vote in 2018
   Resilience
- $1+billion  invested to strengthen resilience to crisis
- 15 countries supported to develop or implement strategies to prevent violent extremism
- 3 million displaced people across 12 countries regained access to basic services like housing and energy
   Environment
- 140 countries supported to move closer to meeting their Paris pledges
- 3 million acres of protected area in 54 countries were better managed with UNDP’s support
- 256 million tonnes of carbon emissions cut with UNDP’s support (equivalent to 50 million cars in one year)
   Energy
- $1 billion in grant financing delivered to 110 countries
- 372000 rural households improved their access to clean, affordable and renewable energy
- 110 countries supported by UNDP sustainable energy portfolio
   Gender
- 73 countries promoted women in leadership and decision making positions
- 17.2 million women registered as voters with UNDP support
- 59 percent of people UNDP supported through recovery programmes in 16 countries were women
   2018 for UNDP can be characterized by the highest level of investment, positive internal developments, the highest programme delivery, increased efficiency and a geographically diverse, gender-balanced leadership team.
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