To design integrated solutions, we need to better understand synergies and trade-offs between policy choices and across issue areas such as sustainable jobs, environment, governance, health and energy. We use data and analytics to identify root causes and tackle development gaps to ensure no one is left behind, for example through the Human Development Index and the Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index. Using new sources of joined-up data and integrated modelling frameworks, such as the International Futures (IFs) and the Climate, Land-Use, Energy and Water Systems (CLEWS), we help countries map out possible future development scenarios, and explore linkages across the SDGs to identify policy choices that create transformational change.

We are pioneering new ways of doing development that build countries' capacity to deliver change at scale and deal with the pace of change and uncertainty. UNDP puts the emphasis on learning around major development issues by investing in scalable and fast-moving knowledge networks.

Our signature initiatives include setting up the world's largest and fastest learning network of 60 Accelerator Labs to source new solutions to deep seated systemic issues. Through the UNDP Innovation Facility, we provide seed funding and support for innovative methodologies, tools, partnerships and skills enabling integrated responses to real-time and real-world complexities.