New data challenges traditional notions of ‘rich’ and ‘poor’
Energy Efficiency and Environment Building (EEEB) Project in cooperation with Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, UNDP and Cheragh Raga NGO – as the contractor – organized an energy efficiency training for 112 schools in Tehran
We are delighted to announce that on 25th June, Mr. Claudio Providas presented his credentials to His Excellency, Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Minister of Foreign Affairs
New Pool of 126 Resident Representatives is 50:50 Gender Balanced, Geographically Diverse
To share best practice, a study-tour was organised from 10-15 November 2018 for a delegation from Republic of Azerbaijan
History of the Successful Struggle Against Malaria in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Historical evidence indicates that malaria was highly prevalent in our country in the past. Now, after six decades of battle against the disease, Iran has succeeded in reducing annual malaria cases from approximately 5 million, sixty years ago, to less than 100 cases due to local transmission with zero deaths in 2017.
Global Human Development Indicators 2018
Human Development Indices and Indicators: 2018 Statistical update is being released to ensure consistency in reporting on key human development indices and statistics. It includes an analysis of the state of human development—snapshots of current conditions as well as long-term trends in human development indicators.
Together for Health: The Islamic Republic of Iran with the Global Fund and UNDP
Since its inception in 2002, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has emerged as a prime source of support in the global fight against the three diseases. The financial and technical support provided to developing country partners has brought increased capacity and rigor to the national planning and implementation of disease control strategies.
What we do
On the ground in about 170 countries and territories, UNDP works to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. UNDP has had a representative office in Iran since 1966 and has – during all this time –worked closely with its major development partners to promote sustainable human development in the country.
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When we began our work five decades ago, one in three people worldwide lived in poverty. Now? Just one in eight. Let’s finish the job.
About Iran
Over 80 Million
Population
85%
Adult Literacy Rate
$5,430
GNI Per Capita (2017)
0.798
Human Dev. Index (2017)
