1.6 UNDP programme

UNDP supports Nigeria’s development efforts through the implementation of its CPD 2018‑2022, which outlines the UNDP contributions towards national development priorities. Prepared in consultation with the Government and its partners, the CPD is aligned with Nigeria’s Vision 20:2020, ERGP 2017‑2020 and sector strategies and plans such as the Nigeria Peace and Development Framework, the National Priority Programmes on justice sector reforms and good governance, and the Humanitarian Response Plan. It is also aligned with the African Union Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Partnership Framework 2018‑2022.

The UNDP country programme is structured around three pillars: (a) governance, peace and security (GPS); (b) inclusive growth; and (c) environmental sustainability and resilience.

GPS. Building on the UNDP comparative advantage in governance, the GPS portfolio envisaged support to the Government in the development of policies, frameworks and systems for strengthening public accountability and the transparency and capacity of the judiciary, legislative branch and civil society for improved oversight functions and handling of corruption cases. UNDP also planned to support improved access to public services and the promotion of participatory governance by helping to consolidate electoral reforms and strengthening the capacity of electoral management bodies and relevant stakeholders. GPS also had a significant focus on strengthening institutional capacity for conflict prevention and peacebuilding, as well as improved access to livelihood opportunities for communities in hotspot areas.

Inclusive growth. UNDP aimed to contribute to inclusive growth through support to national and state development planning aligned to the SDGs. UNDP also planned to contribute to strengthening national capacity for data collection and analysis. Support to employment creation and social protection was also envisaged in the country programme design.

Environmental sustainability and resilience. This pillar had the overall goal of environmental sustainability, climate resilience and food security. UNDP planned to support inclusive and sustainable solutions to achieve increased energy efficiency and universal modern energy access, implementation of disaster and climate risk management measures at national and subnational levels, and climate change adaptation and mitigation in vulnerable communities.

COVID‑19 response and recovery. Set within the overall One United Nations Response Plan,UNDP support to the Government was along four pillars: (a) strengthening national coordination capacity; (b) community mobilization and outreach; (c) socioeconomic recovery and resilience building; and (d) socioeconomic impact analysis.

In the CPD design, gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEwE) is both a standalone and cross‑cutting component to be mainstreamed across the portfolio.

UNDP works in partnership with the Government at federal and state levels, the United Nations system and other development stakeholders. UNDP has existing partnerships with traditional donors, including the European Union, Governments of Germany, Canada, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands and the United Kingdom, and has been expanding its engagement with the private sector and civil society organizations (CSOs).

Programme resources. The total estimated budget of the country programme at design was $376 million (Table 2). UNDP regular (core) resources represented $22 million of this total envelope. As of November 2021, the country office had mobilized 45 percent ($169.7 million) of the anticipated CPD budget. Total expenditure amounted to $120.7 million, representing a delivery rate of 71 percent (excluding COVID‑19 budget and expenditure). 49

49 The financial analysis will be updated in January 2022.