UNDP-联合国开发计划署2024年年度报告（英）

ANNUAL REPORT 2024UNITED NATIONSDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME23Just because something has never been done, doesn’t mean it can’t be done. I write to you during disruptive and uncertain times. Confidence in international cooperation and multilateralism to solve global challenges is waning. A retreat from decades of investment in development is putting an architecture that has facilitated so much global progress under unprecedented pressure. Resilience and embracing the possibilities of change are the hallmarks of an agile organization. UNDP’s 2024 Annual Report is a testament to both, and a powerful reminder that development cooperation has not failed, as some might claim. On the contrary, it has delivered extraordinary results over the past six decades: diseases eradicated, poverty rates at historic lows, life expectancy at record highs, millions more girls in school, and nearly 70% of the world’s population now connected online. These achievements are not accidents; they are the fruits of deliberate and sustained investment in development – both nationally and globally.This report celebrates these stories of resilience and innovation. It highlights countries tapping into capital markets to fund sustainable growth; entrepreneurs harnessing digital tools to serve needs and new markets; businesses investing in green economies; and communities driving innovation amid uncertainty. These examples demonstrate that development works and that it transforms lives.However, the risks the world faces and threats to security—climate change, conflict, economic instability, mass migration—are rooted in chronic development failures. These challenges transcend borders and will not pause while debates about the value of international cooperation continue. To de-risk the future and create a more secure and prosperous world, we must confront these issues head-on. And to succeed, we must do so together –by acknowledging our shared interest and investing in each other’s development pathways. There are no simple answers to the current development emergency. But emerging technologies hold immense promise as accelerators of progress. Digital transformation and artificial intelligence offer unprecedented opportunities—from creating jobs for the 21st century to building resilient infrastructure and optimizing resource management. However, these technologies must be harnessed responsibly through international cooperation, investments in digital public infrastructure, upskilling, and ensuring equitable access to avoid exacerbating disparities. A future where 8 billion people can thrive depends on this approach.Despite the disruptions of 2024, UNDP stood firm in its mission to deliver development results where they were needed most. This Annual Report reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing development across different contexts—demonstrating our capacity to adapt and innovate in an increasingly complex world. Our ability to partner and respond to countries’ specific developme