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T1 Poverty-Environment Initiative Africa: Achievements and Lessons Learned (2005–2018) – Summary
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 United Nations Development Programme, 
A2 Congress, Nita
A2 Westman, Moa
A2 Smith, David
K1 poverty
K1 environmental financing
K1 sustainable development
K1 development policy
K1 development indicator
K1 Africa
PB UNDP–UN Environment Poverty-Environment Initiative
SN Not Available
YR 2019
FD 2019
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28785
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28785
NO This report summarises the Poverty-Environment Initiative, a United Nations programme implemented in Africa from 2005 to 2018 that integrates poverty reduction and environmental sustainability into national development planning. It describes support provided through financial and technical assistance to strengthen institutions and capacities. The document reviews achievements, limitations and responses, focusing on evidence-based policy integration, budgeting reforms and stakeholder engagement. It highlights outcomes including integration of climate and ecosystem considerations into planning systems, improved investment approaches, and enhanced resilience. It also outlines lessons on governance, partnerships, adaptive management and policy coherence for sustainable development.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 16, 2026