A programme in Pakistan is training polling officials to ensure credibility of the polling process and increase public confidence for the upcoming general elections.

In Somalia, a UN joint programme funded by various donors, including the EU, is working to empower local authorities and improve service delivery, especially to the most vulnerable communities.

The number of early marriages in Kyrgyzstan still remains high. According to recent statistics, roughly 12 percent of brides in the country are under the age of 18. In the village of Shark in Southern Kyrgyzstan, UNDP and the EU, as part of their joint project, are helping one high school join the fight. To keep girls longer in school and thus prevent them from early marriage, the school has created sewing, cooking, and computer classes in addition to their regular curriculum.