United Nations Democracy Fund

Facts for Prelims
 

United Nations Democracy Fund
 

News: India is the fourth highest donor to the UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF).
 

About:
 UNDEF was established in 2005 by UN Secretary-General Kofi A. Annan as a United Nations General Trust Fund to support democratization efforts around the world.
 It was welcomed by the General Assembly in the Outcome Document of the 2005 World Summit.
 UNDEF plays a unique role in complementing the UN's other work with governments to strengthen democratic governance around the world.
 The majority of UNDEF funds go to local civil society organizations (CSOs)
 

India’s support to UNDEF:
 India has contributed over USD 32 million since its inception (2005).
 US (1st), Sweden (2nd), and Germany (3rd) are top 3 donors.