Reciprocal tariffs should exclude vulnerable developing economies – UN trade body
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal Magazine (Article )Amb. Martin Kimani, the new Chair of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent lists economic empowerment, digital equity and solidarity as priorities.
UN forum tackles slavery reparations for Africa, people of African descent.
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal Magazine (Article )The calls for reparatory justice can no longer be ignored, speakers at the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent said during the forum’s fourth meeting.
The impact of innovative evidence-to-policy approaches on accelerating nutrition-related SDGs: Can the NiPN model lead the way?
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Evidence-based policymaking is crucial for developing cost-effective strategies that address the root causes of food insecurity and malnutrition around the world.
Unleashing the potential of Generation Z for food system transformation in Africa.
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )A “youth bulge”—enters the labor market every year, African economies are still struggling to create opportunities for them, leading to high rates of youth unemployment across the continent.
A stronger connection between Business and Human Rights is critical for Sustainable Economic Development in Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDP-Africa (Story )The third African Business and Human Rights Forum (ABHRF), held from 8 to 10 October 2024, has released the Nairobi Declaration on Business and Human Rights: Voices from the African Business and Human Rights Forum.
Does conflict-driven internal displacement influence demand for agricultural inputs? Evidence from Nigeria.
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Smallholder farmers in northeastern Nigeria face interrelated challenges of food insecurity, climate change impacts, and conflict.
Innovative Strategies for Measuring Impact: Insights from 14 African Countries
Stories & Blogs UNDP-Africa (Blog )The multi-dimensional nature of development demands a nuanced approach to measuring its impact. It is not just about tallying numbers or ticking boxes, but also about understanding the social, economic, and political contexts that shape outcomes.
Enhancing farm productivity and rural livelihoods through ICT interventions in Malawi
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Agriculture is central to Malawi’s economy, employing much of the population and contributing substantially to GDP. However, agricultural productivity and earnings have stagnated and chronic food insecurity is a serious problem.
Workshop: Applying the Women’s Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov) tool to support gender-responsive policy innovation across Africa.
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Well-designed and well-implemented agrifood policies can play a significant role in closing gender gaps and setting countries on a pathway toward sustainable and equitable food systems.