Civil society, including civil society organizations and voluntary associations, and the private sector contribute to the MDGs in support of national planning strategies and policies

Electoral laws, processes and institutions strengthen inclusive participation and professional electoral administration

Access to information policies support accountability and transparency

National, regional and local levels of governance expand their capacities to reduce conflict and manage the equitable delivery of public services

Legislatures, regional elected bodies, and local assemblies have strengthened institutional capacity, enabling them to represent their constituents more effectively

Effective, responsive, accessible and fair justice systems promote the rule of law, including both formal and informal processes, with due consideration on the rights of the poor, women and vulnerable groups

Strengthened capacities of national human rights institutions

Strengthened national, regional and local level capacity to mainstream gender equality and women's empowerment in government policies and institutions

UNDP programmes/projects integrate capacity development

UNDP programmes/projects integrate gender equality and women's empowerment in line with the UNDP gender equality strategy, 2008-2011

South-South approaches to development mainstreamed in national development plans and the work of United Nations organizations

"Enhanced capacity of institutions of decentralised governance for local level planning, service delivery, and ensuring participation, transparency and accountability."

1: Cross-cutting Development Issue

2: Democratic Governance