Strengthening Social Cohesion: Conceptual Framing and Programming Implications

Last Updated
21 May 2026
Source
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance Report

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 2. Developing accountability and transparency 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 4. Using evidence and experience

Specific Action(s):

2D. Report on progress regularly 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 4A. Collect and analyse equality data consistently 4C. Share learning and best practice

Implementation Levels:

Advanced
Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Government Local authorities

Role:

Analysts Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

PSED Needs:

Foster good relations

Protected Characteristics:

Race

Resource content

A UNDP guidance note setting out a conceptual framework for social cohesion and its implications for programme design. Covers how to define and measure social cohesion, assess local contexts, and design effective programmes. Includes theories of change and practical assessment tools in the appendices.

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