OUR MISSION

UNCDF’s mission is to support market development by enabling entities to access finance in high-risk environments for impactful investments by deploying financial instruments, mechanisms and advisory.

In partnership with UN entities and development partners, UNCDF operates with speed and agility to deliver scalable, blended finance solutions to drive systemic change, pave way for commercial finance, and contribute to the SDGs.

OUR VISION

UNCDFs vision is to mobilize and catalyze an increase in capital flows for SDG impactful investments to Member States, especially Least Developed Countries, contributing to sustainable economic growth and equitable prosperity. 

UNCDF AT A GLANCE

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