5 Countries that Receive the Most Aid from UNDP

In this article, we take a look at 5 countries that receive the most aid from UNDP. If you would like to view our detailed analysis of UNDP funding, you can go to 30 Countries that Receive the Most Aid from UNDP.

5. South Sudan

Net Official Flows From UNDP (2022): $13,112,888

UNDP’s digital financial inclusion initiatives have supported around 1.6 million people in South Sudan since 2022. One of the ventures has been the digitalization of Sanduk, which is a traditional savings and lending practice used mainly by women.

4. Malawi

Net Official Flows From UNDP (2022): $13,384,004

Malawi is one of the countries that receive the most aid from UNDP. In 2022, the country had a net official flow of $13.3 million from the UNDP, which ranks it fourth on our list.

3. Somalia

Net Official Flows From UNDP (2022): $13,637,190

Most of UNDP’s programs in Somalia aim at achieving peace and security for every Somali citizen, as the country has been struggling with an ongoing civil war for decades.

2. Ethiopia

Net Official Flows From UNDP (2022): $13,925,881

Ethiopia ranks second on our list of countries that receive the most aid from UNDP. In 2022, the country had a net official flow of $13.9 million from the agency.

1. Afghanistan

Net Official Flows From UNDP (2022): $18,618,460

UNDP has helped over 722,000 people in Afghanistan through select initiatives, such as providing jobs and entrepreneurial activities. Over 75,000 women-owned enterprises have received grants and created 900,000 jobs. Overall, UNDP has supported 16.8 million Afghan residents since 2021, and this is why Afghanistan ranks first on our list of countries that receive the most aid from UNDP.

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