A non-governmental organization (NGO) is defined as a non-profit organization, group or institution that operates independently from a Government and has humanitarian or development objectives. If a NGO is designated to implement a UNDP project, the NGO must have the legal status to operate in accordance with the laws governing NGOs in the programme country.
The technical support unit for the UNDG which provides the link between UNDG discussions at HQ and the work of the UN development systems at country level.