From Copenhagen to Doha: Why the Second World Summit for Social Development Matters for Africa
Stories & Blogs UNDP-Africa (News )World leaders are gathering in Doha this week for the Second World Summit on Social Development (WSSD2), three decades after the first Summit in Copenhagen. For Africa, this gathering is not a commemorative moment, but a pivotal opportunity to rally partn
Investing in Resilience: Innovative Financing Models for Sustainable Development in the Sahel.
Stories & Blogs UNDP-Africa (News )On August 21st, 2025, the TICAD 9 Thematic Event titled the Special Edition, AFRI CONVERSE 2025 #3, convened under the theme “Investing in Resilience: Innovative Financing Models for Sustainable Development in the Sahel.”
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.
New Frontiers: Zambia embraces digital transformation
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (News )Zambia has embarked on a transformative journey towards a digital future, making significant strides in recent years.
Secretary-General appoints François Batalingaya of Rwanda as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Chad
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (News )Mr. Batalingaya brings 30 years of experience in international development and humanitarian assistance. He currently serves as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Comoros.
Keep Your Promise to People: UN Secretary-General's Remarks at the 2023 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (News )“At the halfway point to the SDG deadline, the eyes of the world are on you once again”, Antonio Guteres.
Less than 1% of women and girls live in a country with high women’s empowerment and high gender parity
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (News )The report sees UN Women and UNDP join forces to propose the Women's Empowerment Index (WEI) and the Global Gender Parity Index (GGPI) as the twin indices for measuring gender parity and women’s empowerment.
Less than 1% of women and girls live in a country with high women’s empowerment and high gender parity
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (News )The report sees UN Women and UNDP join forces to propose the Women's Empowerment Index (WEI) and the Global Gender Parity Index (GGPI) as the twin indices for measuring gender parity and women’s empowerment.