How can African countries improve their credit ratings?
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )It is essential to raise additional finance if Africa’s SDGs are to keep on track. Jean-Marc Kilolo outlines how the UN Economic Commission for Africa is helping countries improve their credit ratings and search out innovative ways of financing.
Carbon trading offers rich rewards for Africa
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )The global carbon credit market is valued at around $909bn. Africa is beginning to tap into this lucrative resource but a more coordinated effort across the continent could reap rich benefits, writes Faustine Ngila.
Climate-smart African agribusiness could be world leader
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )Africa can be a world leader in food system transformation that also alleviates poverty and protects the environment, but it will take collaborative and co-ordinated work, argue Angela Churie Kallhauge, [et. al]
Libya floods: WFP supporting rollout of food assistance to families in wake of storm.
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )Relief efforts are under way as human cost of extreme-weather tragedy unfolds.
Secretary-General Calls for Transforming World, Bringing More Justice, Equality to Global Institutions, in Sustainable Development Goals Action Weekend Remarks.
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )“The SDGs are not about checking boxes. They’re about the hopes, dreams, rights and expectations of people and the health of our natural environment” said Antonio Guterres.
Comment: ‘Attacks on aid workers in Sudan must stop’ Parties to a conflict that's killed more than 1,100 civilians and 19 aid workers – including three World Food Programme staff – must honour agreements to protect humanitarian personnel and resources
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )Despite the very real risk to their lives, humanitarians on the ground in Sudan continue to overcome immense challenges to support those suffering the most in this conflict
WFP Geneva Palais Briefing Note: Millions in the DRC risk going hungry as funding dries up
Stories & Blogs WFP (Briefing note )The ongoing political instability and armed conflicts in the DRC have devastated food production and distribution systems.