COVID-19
In 2020, the Development Account launched five joint projects to respond immediately to the COVID-19 pandemic and e-learning resources to support project implementation during the pandemic.
Projects
Every year, the Development Account launches new projects with subjects across the range of Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about current and past projects here.
Achievements
Development Account achievements are reported to the General Assembly in Reports of Secretary General (see official documents). To read examples of successful projects, click here.
Key Documents
- T19 Concept Note Guidelines, Template and checklist (September 2025)
- Secretary-General's Report on strengthening the effectiveness and impact of the Development Account (3 July 2025)
- Secretary-General’s 14th Progress Report on the Implementation of projects financed from the Development Account (5 June 2025)
- Proposed programme budget for 2026 (A/80/6 Sect.35 3 April 2025) Supplementary information (5 June 2025)
- Guide to the Development Account (April 2025)
- T18 Project Document Guidelines, Template, Annex 1 Financial Tables for Joint Projects and Checklist (May 2025)
- Guidance Note on Planning and Conduct of T14 Evaluations, Annotated Evaluation Report Template, Unannotated Evaluation Report Template, and Suggested Template for Management Responses (February 2025)
- T13 Final Report Guidelines, Template, and Financial Annex (December 2024)
- Annual Progress Report Guidelines, Template, and Financial Annex (December 2024)