Regardless of its size, mandate, and resources, no development organization can produce optimal results alone.
Partnership is essential.
The programme countries themselves constitute the cornerstone of any partnership. As underscored in the legislation, national development priorities are key determinants of UNDP development assistance, which is, and must remain, country-driven. As said at the joint session in January 1998, constant attention needs to be paid to ensuring that these tools are fully complementary and user-friendly. In supporting national capacity-building, the United Nations specialized agencies constitute important partners for UNDP, bringing to the table critical experience and expertise in their respective areas. With bilateral donors, UNDP continues to attach great importance to partnership.