Evaluation of UNDP Support to Conflict-Affected Countries

This evaluation was conducted at a time when programme countries are grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, which is threatening to reverse decades of development gains. In conflict-affected countries, this pandemic is likely to pose further challenges to the efforts to address multiple crises, including the rise of violent conflict, increase in forced displacement, climate impacts and disasters. The socioeconomic impact of multiple crises further compounds the risks in conflict settings. Given this context, the momentum generated by the Sustainable Development Goals, and the United Nations emphasis on a new way of working within the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, take on further significance. There is increased urgency to improve the resilience of the 1.8 billion people living in 34 conflict contexts.

Addressing the drivers of conflict and violence has been a strategic priority of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. In conflict-affected countries, UNDP has made important contributions to stabilize, build and strengthen institutions, enable economic revitalization, and create peace. Engaging in efforts to address the most intractable challenges in conflict-affected countries, UNDP strategies and approaches have taken a more holistic perspective. Partnerships have expanded the reach and contribution of UNDP to achieve outcomes in reconstruction and service provision.