UNDP Arab States Chief to Visit Bahrain for Launch of New Development Cooperation Programme
The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Abdallah Al Dardari, will visit the Kingdom of Bahrain from April 20 to 22, marking a significant step in deepening the country's development partnership with the UN.
The visit comes as Bahrain and UNDP embark on a new phase of cooperation with the official launch of the Bahrain Country Programme Document (2025–2029), which was approved by the UNDP Executive Board in January 2025.
The new Country Programme outlines a roadmap to support Bahrain's national priorities, focusing on inclusive and diversified economic growth, strengthening governance and human rights institutions, and advancing environmental sustainability and climate action. These initiatives are aligned with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
During his visit, Al Dardari will meet with senior government officials, civil society leaders, and development partners to discuss strategic areas of cooperation and explore ways to further deepen collaboration. Key focus areas include entrepreneurship development, climate change resilience, and data-driven policymaking.
UNDP has been a long-standing development partner of Bahrain since the early 1970s, supporting the Kingdom in various sectors including human development, governance reform, youth empowerment, climate resilience, and gender equality.
The visit will also serve as a platform to explore innovative partnerships, resource mobilization strategies, and opportunities for regional knowledge-sharing that can benefit other Arab states.
The launch of the new cooperation cycle is expected to further strengthen Bahrain's position as a proactive player in regional development and sustainability efforts
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