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SDG reviews help bring youth, communities into policy making process.

Stories & Blogs ECA (Press Release )

Every year at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York, the regional commissions host a VNR lab to highlight best practices and lessons to learn from across the globe.

Empowering women- and youth-led SMEs in Mauritania

Stories & Blogs ECA (Press Release )

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in Mauritania, representing nearly 80% of the country's economic fabric, contributing approximately 30% of the GDP, and generating around 45.8% of the jobs.

A chance to breathe: How life-saving incubators are transforming newborn care in Somalia

Stories & Blogs UNFPA (News )

Despite maternal death rates dropping by 50 per cent over the past twenty years in Somalia, too many pregnant women struggle to access essential health services.

From tradition to transformation: Ending female genital mutilation in Guinea-Bissau

Stories & Blogs UNFPA (Story )

In the West African country of Guinea-Bissau, more than 400,000 girls and women have undergone genital mutilation.

Coalition commits to Action Plan to increase private investment mobilization for developing countries by end of 2027.

Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )

A coalition of governments, international development partners and private sector groups are announcing the development of an Action Plan to increase the mobilization of private sector capital at scale in developing countries.

Progress underway towards a future of energy resilience in Africa.

Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )

Africa’s quest for accessible, affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy is moving from vision to reality.

Unlocking Africa's Energy Future: The Role of Nuclear Power and Innovative Financing.

Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )

For many African nations, the challenge of energy access remains a significant barrier to development.