Kuwait

Democratic Governance

About Democratic Governance

More countries than ever before are working to build democratic governance. Their challenge is to develop institutions and processes that are more responsive to the needs of ordinary citizens, including the poor. UNDP brings people together within nations and around the world, building partnerships and sharing ways to promote participation, accountability and effectiveness at all levels. We help countries strengthen their electoral and legislative systems, improve access to justice and public administration, and develop a greater capacity to deliver basic services to those most in need. Click here for more information about the Democratic Governance focus area.

UNDP Kuwait and Democratic Governance

The Second Country Cooperation Framework between the State of Kuwait and UNDP for the period (2002-present) witnessed numerous interventions to strengthen public administration reform.  Particularly, emphasis has been given to institutional and individual capacity building through enhancing the planning, judiciary and state audit functions.  Performance management has been enhanced through replicating performance measurement systems across a number of ministries.  UNDP Kuwait also continues to support e-government initiatives through promoting greater use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to automate key government institutions.  

UNDP supported Kuwaiti women in their historical participation in the parliamentary elections in June 2006 after acquiring their political rights in May 2005 through an extensive media and awareness campaigns.

The State of Kuwait’s ratification of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in 2007 marked a major cornerstone instigating a few initiatives in UNDP Kuwait to promote and exchange knowledge on the implementation of the UNCAC.  A comprehensive programme is underway in the upcoming Country Programme (2008-2012) to support the implementation of the UNCAC. 

UNDP Kuwait Corporate service lines under Democratic Governance

Current Active Projects under Democratic Governance