WATER AND OCEAN GOVERNANCE PROGRAMME CONTRIBUTION TO REALIZING THE UNDP STRATEGIC PLAN 2014–2017

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WATER AND OCEAN GOVERNANCE PROGRAMME CONTRIBUTION TO REALIZING THE UNDP STRATEGIC PLAN 2014–2017

May 22, 2015

UNDP work in over 140 countries responds to this country-driven demand by linking environmental sustainability to broader approaches to human development. Taking the human development approach as its conceptual foundation, the UNDP Strategic Plan 2014–2017 supports countries in planning and implementing more inclusive, resilient and sustainable development pathways. To help achieve this, the contribution from the UNDP Water and Ocean Governance Programme places great importance on enhancing the quality of governance for more equitable, efficient and sustainable water and ocean resources management, and water supply and sanitation services. As highlighted in the UNDP Strategic Plan 2014–2017, the norms, rules, regulations and institutions governing access to natural resources are now at the heart of the struggle to eliminate extreme poverty. Therefore, governance must receive the same attention in development thinking, policy and management as economic growth.

The Water and Ocean Governance Programme contribution towards realizing the UNDP Strategic Plan 2014–2017 reflects the findings of external evaluations of the first phase of the Water and Ocean Governance Programme. It also builds on wide consultations with the different branches of UNDP and key external partners. As a global framework for action it will guide implementation of the UNDP Strategic Plan 2014–2017 in water and ocean governance.

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