Turning carbon into opportunity: how Africa’s carbon markets can power people and deliver the SDGs
Stories & Blogs UNDP-Africa (Blog )From clean energy to climate-smart agriculture, the green transition in Africa will require trillions of dollars.This transformation is essential, yet it cannot be funded by governments alone.
Pioneering the Future: How UNDP's timbuktoo is Redefining Development Finance at FFD4
Stories & Blogs UNDP-Africa (Story )On the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, UNDP hosted a high-level side event titled “Building the Future of Engagement with the Private Sector.”
UNDP joins the African Union and Partners to launch the Continental Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) for Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDP-Africa (News )The plan aims to support Africa’s shift toward a circular economy that promotes green growth, resource efficiency and inclusive development.
UNDP and CAICT partner to drive digital transformation across Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDP-Africa (Press Release )The Africa Digital Empowerment and Innovation Hub will serve as a collaborative platform to co-create digital solutions, build institutional and human capacity, and promote South-South cooperation.
Hope in Every Dose : How Global Fund Support is Saving Lives from Malaria, TB, and HIV across Africa
Stories & Blogs UNDP-Africa (Story )“Now I understand it’s to keep him safe,” N’beta said, watching Seco become one of 250,000 children protected in 2024 with a simple but life-saving dose.
Extreme floods test survival and resilience in a conflict-ridden part of Nigeria
Stories & Blogs UNOCHA (News )The flooding was the worst Maiduguri has seen in 30 years. It submerged homes, killed at least 30 people and displaced nearly 400,000 others.
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.
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.
IOM Expands Monitoring of People Fleeing Sudan
Stories & Blogs IOM – UN Migration (News )The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has activated its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) at multiple Points of Entry (PoE) in countries neighbouring Sudan