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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

When crises hit, development drives recovery

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UNDP works before, during and after crises to break the cycle of repeated shocks.

We help countries reboot local economies, restore health and education services, and strengthen governance so recovery starts immediately and not years later. When communities drive their own recovery, they rebuild stronger, reduce humanitarian dependency and are better prepared for future risks.

Your solutions will help the UNDP to improve the lives of thousands across the globe. Get started by choosing a Challenge below, then following the links into the Innocentive platform to start solving.

Development as the strongest defence

Crises often start where development is weak. Fragile institutions, unstable economies, and limited services make people vulnerable and slow to recover. That’s why UNDP acts quickly to restore jobs and essential services, repair infrastructure and support local governance.

How UNDP works on crisis recovery

By bridging humanitarian relief with long-term development, we deliver lasting impact and reduce dependency on aid. By supporting communities to lead recovery, we help rebuild health and education systems, revive livelihoods, and restore social cohesion.

Explore Crisis Action

See how we help communities recover, rebuild and move from crisis to stability.

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Follow UNDP Crisis Action on LinkedIn for real-time stories, ideas and innovations driving resilience worldwide.

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Your contribution can help people rebuild their lives after crisis.

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Project Advisor

In its role as Project Advisor, SeaFreight Labs provides coordination, facilitation, promotion, and support services to the United Nations Development Programme.

About SeaFreight Labs
SeaFreight Labs is an open-innovation consultancy offering turn-key crowd-solving services to the seafreight, maritime and logistics industries. We design and execute global challenges to cost-effectively deliver breakthrough innovation for intractable problems. Visit www.seafreightlabs.com.

Industry

Crisis Recovery

Headquarters

New York, USA

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Your solution will be evaluated following the due date for submissions. You will then be notified via email as to whether your solution has been successful. In some challenges, you will also receive feedback on your submission.

Award Potential

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The average award amount is approximately $20,000, but some challenges come with awards of over $100,000 or collaboration agreements.