What is the UNDP Global Programme on Democratic Governance Assessments?

UNDP has prioritized governance assessments and measurement in the organisation’s strategic plan for 2008-2011 which is a flagship support area for the UNDP Democratic Governance Group and its Oslo Governance Centre (Bureau for Development Policy) The UNDP Oslo Governance Centre has been supporting national initiatives for monitoring and measuring governance focused on the development of national governance indicators since 2003. The global programme builds on this experience and responds to an increased demand from national partners for support in this area.

The principal aim of the Global Programme on Capacity Development for Governance Assessments and Measurement is to strengthen national and local capacities for democratic governance, building upon the principles of the Millennium Declaration and the World Summit Outcome.

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