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The partnership between Russia and UNDP aims to support the global development agenda. Through the Trust Fund, the partnership's financial mechanism, Russia funds more than 70 UNDP projects worth over US$150 million in Armenia, Belarus, Botswana, Cambodia, Cuba, Guinea, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Madagascar, Serbia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Zimbabwe, as well as in the Pacific small island developing states.
Competitively selected Trust Fund projects contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relevant to the social and economic challenges of each country. The Trust Fund has a separate focus on climate change and youth development opportunities: climate change mitigation projects and initiatives that provide systemic solutions for youth development are funded through the Climate and Youth windows.
The partnership between Russia and UNDP also focuses on supporting knowledge sharing at regional and global levels. Since 2016, the regional project Knowledge Management and Capacity Development in the UNDP-Russia Partnership supports the implementation of the partnership and the Trust Fund activities, and promotes Russian expertise and skills for UNDP, including through the Database of Russian Experts for International Development.
| Project | Implementation period | Russia’s funding, US$ |
| Contribution to the UNDP part of the Philippines appeal | 2013 – 2014 | 1 000 000 |
| Contribution to the UNDP part of Syria SHARP Appeal | 2013 – 2014 | 2 000 000 |
| Recovery work in the South of Kyrgyz Republic | 2010 – 2012 | 1 000 000 |
The Government of the Russian Federation allocated additional funds in the amount of $10 million to the Trust Fund budget for the implementation of projects aimed at strengthening the capacity of developing countries to counter the negative effects of climate change.
| Project | Implementation period | Russia’s funding, US$ |
| Vanuatu livelihoods for resilience initiative | 2015 – 2016 | 500 000 |
| Post-hurricane recovery in Cuba after the impact of Hurricane Sandy | 2014 – 2016 | 1 000 000 |
| Comprehensive development of Naryn Region, Kyrgyzstan | 2014 – 2016 | 3 500 000 |
The Government of the Russian Federation has allocated an additional contribution of $10 million to the Trust Fund for UNDP projects to support global efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In addition, the Youth Window of the Trust Fund was created in the amount of $10 million to finance projects aimed at promoting the involvement of young people in the socio-economic development of countries and use of potential of young people.
| Project | Implementation period | Russia’s funding, US$ |
| Emergency support to strengthen the resilience of the Syrian people and foster the recovery of disrupted livelihoods | 2015 – 2017 | 2 000 000 |
| Development of communities around radioactive sites, Kyrgyzstan | 2015 – 2017 | 1 476 000 |
| Capacity building in cattle identification, Kyrgyzstan | 2016 – 2017 | 450 000 |
| Livelihood improvement of rural population in 9 districts, Tajikistan | 2014 – 2017 | 6 700 000 |
| Project | Implementation period | Russia’s funding, US$ |
| Strengthening preparedness and response capacity, Tajikistan | 2016 – 2018 | 1 500 000 |
| Knowledge management and capacity building in Russia-UNDP Partnership (1st phase), regional project | 2016 – 2018 | 500 000 |
| Assisting the Government of the Republic of Belarus in accession to WTO (Phase IV) | 2014 – 2018 | 1 034 680 |
| Project | Implementation period | Russia’s funding, US$ |
| Integrated Area-based Development in Osh province, Kyrgyzstan | 2017 – 2019 | 3 700 000 |
| Aid for Trade: support to productive capacities in agro-industrial sector, Serbia | 2016 – 2019 | 1 500 000 |
| Promotion of Social and Economic Opportunities for Women and Youth in Zerafshan Valley, Tajikistan | 2017 – 2019 | 1 500 000 |
| Regulatory Framework to Promote Energy Efficiency in Countries of the Eurasian Economic Union, regional project | 2017 – 2019 | 1 500 000 |
| Post-hurricane recovery in Cuba after the impact of Hurricane Matthew | 2017 – 2019 | 1 000 000 |
| Contribution to the UNDP-WHO global joint programme on activating national responses to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), global | 2017 – 2019 | 1 030 000 |
| Project | Implementation period | Russia’s funding, US$ |
| Integrated Rural Tourism Development, Armenia |
2016 – 2020 |
3 000 000 |
| Promotion of Employment and Self-employment of the Population in Small and Medium-sized Towns in the Republic of Belarus |
2017 – 2020 |
1 151 200 |
| Integrated support to rural development in Tavush region, Armenia |
2015 – 2020 |
5 024 988 |
| Equipping school in Dushanbe, Tajikistan |
2019 – 2020 |
1 000 000 |
| Project | Implementation period | Russia’s funding, US$ |
| Unleashing Employment and Income Generating Opportunities for the Youth in the regions of Armenia | 2020 – 2024 | 2 000 000 |
| Harnessing youth innovation potential for Accelerated Sustainable Development in Belarus | 2023 – 2026 | 2 000 000 |
| Expanding quality job opportunities for the youth in Guantánamo in key economic sectors by strengthening productive capacities, education, and training and vocational guidance, Cuba | 2020 – 2024 | 1 500 000 |
| Economic empowerment of youth and developing sustainable solutions for youth’s entrepreneurship at the local level for fostering greater social cohesion and resilience, Kyrgyzstan | 2020 – 2025 | 2 000 000 |
| Youth Empowerment through Skills Development and Promotion of Innovations in Tajikistan | 2020 – 2025 | 2 000 000 |
| Empowering the Youth to Embrace the Digital Economy and Digital Entrepreneurship, Uzbekistan | 2022 – 2024 | 2 000 000 |
| Project | Implementation period | Russia’s funding, US$ |
| Fostering Inclusive Economic Development in Bordering Areas of Gegharkunik and VayotsDzor Regions,Armenia(joint project with WFP) | 2020 – 2024 | 2 800 000 |
| Stronger Services for Equal Participation and Inclusive Development, Armenia (joint project with UNICEF) | 2020 – 2023 | 1 500 000 |
| Post-Conflict Early Recovery and Resilience in Armenia | 2021 – 2023 | 3 200 000 |
| Support to the Efforts of the Republic of Belarus in Nationalization and Localization of the Sustainable Development Goals (joint project with UNICEF, UNFPA and WHO) | 2022 – 2025 | 2 150 571 |
| Enhancing the Resilience of the Local Population and Promoting the Green, Inclusive Development of the Most Vulnerable Communities of the Aral Sea Region, Uzbekistan | 2022 – 2026 | 4 950 495 |