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Turning carbon into opportunity: how Africa’s carbon markets can power people and deliver the SDGs

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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

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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.

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The plan aims to support Africa’s shift toward a circular economy that promotes green growth, resource efficiency and inclusive development.

Tackling mpox through global and local collaboration in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Mpox continues to strain the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s health system. Between 1 January and 31 May 2025, the country reported more than 12 000 suspected cases and 22 deaths, accounting for over 50% of all mpox cases in Africa this year.

Advancing access to sexual and reproductive health services in South Sudan.

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In an effort to address severely limited access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services in South Sudan, the Ministry of Health, with support from World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, has been implementing several initiatives

UNDP and CAICT partner to drive digital transformation across Africa.

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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

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“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.

UN Global Compact and private sector move to accelerate progress on SDGs in Africa.

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To accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa, the United Nations Global Compact hosted the SDGs Activation Day earlier this week as part of its Forward Faster Now Africa initiative.

Global Africa Business Initiative Calls for a Bold Reimagining of Africa’s Economic Narrative.

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The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary.

Angola vaccinates over 1 million people as it bolsters cholera outbreak control efforts

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More than 1 million people have been vaccinated in the three hardest-hit provinces in a five-day campaign to complement the ongoing public health measures to halt the spread of the infectious disease.