Achim Steiner @ASteiner

Achim Steiner has been the administrator of the U.N. Development Programme since 2017. Steiner is also the vice-chair of the U.N. Sustainable Development Group, which unites 40 entities of the U.N. system that work to support sustainable development. Prior to joining UNDP, he was director of the Oxford Martin School and professorial fellow of Balliol College, University of Oxford. He led the U.N. Environment Programme from 2006 to 2016, helping governments invest in clean technologies and renewable energy.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Why grassroots innovation must survive aid cuts

7 months ago // Localization

As threats to global development assistance mount, now is the time to elevate grassroot innovations that promise transformative change.

Opinion: Why digital public infrastructure matters more than you think

over 2 years ago // Technology

Digital public infrastructure is the underlying network of digital platforms that allow governments to provide vital public services to citizens. Achieving global inclusive DPIs is among the key aims of India’s 2023 presidency of the G-20.

Opinion: Curing the world of the 'infodemic'

over 5 years ago // COVID-19

Misinformation does not respect borders — and we need a global response. What does that response look like? Peter Eriksson, Swedish minister for international development cooperation, and UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner weigh in.

Opinion: COVID-19 — How to avert the worst development crisis of this century

over 5 years ago // COVID-19

UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner and OECD Secretary-General José Ángel Gurría outline six things governments and business leaders should do to rebuild more resilient economies and societies.

Opinion: From talk to action — how parliaments make a difference

almost 6 years ago // Sustainable Development Goals

As we enter this crucial "decade of action," international support to parliaments is vital to bolster their ability to accelerate progress on the SDGs. UNDP's Achim Steiner and IPU's Martin Chungong discuss ways to help parliaments tackle the defining challenges of our time.

Opinion: Reaffirming our promise to end violence against women

almost 7 years ago // Women's rights

The leaders of UN Women, UNDP, and UNFPA weigh in during the 63rd session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Opinion: Ending poverty means investing in social, economic, and environmental resilience

about 8 years ago // Disaster resilience

United Nations Development Programme Administrator Achim Steiner and Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community Irwin LaRocque give concrete steps for the world to support resilience efforts in small island nations.

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