The United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP) is a UN body established in 2006 by Secretary-General Kofi Annan[1] to co-create partnerships within the private sector, civil society organizations, academia, and other non-state actors in furtherance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

[3] The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) was established by Secretary-General Kofi Annan in July 2005 to support democratization around the world.

It focuses on giving civil society a stronger voice, promoting human rights, and making sure that all groups can take part in democratic processes.

By supporting the "demand" side of democratization instead of the "supply" side, the Fund plays a huge role by making a different, unique role that enhances and complements the traditional work of the United Nations, which is working with governments, to strengthen democratic governance around the world.

A key part of the Fund’s mission is to ensure that all levels of government are accountable to those they serve by increasing the knowledge, capacity, voice, and reach of citizen organizations.