The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is a UN agency dedicated to eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable development in the world’s least developed countries. Founded in 1966, the organization’s primary objective is to provide financial support and technical assistance to help these countries mobilize domestic resources, increase access to financing, and develop inclusive financial systems. UNCDF works in over 40 countries around the world, with a focus on low-income and rural areas, to promote innovative financial solutions that enable poor and marginalized communities to access credit, insurance, and other financial services. Its initiatives are aimed at unlocking local resources, building capacity of local institutions, and fostering partnerships between governments, private sector actors, and civil society organizations. UNCDF operates through two main programs: the Local Development Finance (LDF) program and the Inclusive Digital Economy and Financial Innovations (IDEFI) program. The LDF program focuses on strengthening local economies and finances, while the IDEFI program works to promote digital financial inclusion and innovative financial technologies. Overall, UNC DF’s mission is to empower people and communities to lift themselves out of poverty and achieve a sustainable future through economic development.