Driving change: the young women leaders creating bold solutions for inclusive development
Stories & Blogs UNDP (Blog )Fellows of the African Young Women Leaders (AfYWL) Fellowship Programme third cohort have taken on bold initiatives to expand economic inclusion, transform policies and create opportunities where they were once scarce.
Scaling Innovative Finance for Growth in the Horn of Africa
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )As we step into 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the future of the Horn of Africa (HoA) and the opportunities ahead.
People-centred early warning and response systems are crucial for promoting human rights approaches in the Gulf of Guinea.
Stories & Blogs UNDP (Blog )The Gulf of Guinea is a sub-region that was once considered relatively peaceful and stable but has recently faced peace and security challenges that threaten its stability.
Should the failure of the low-income country debt sustainability framework be blamed for the ongoing sovereign debt crisis?
Stories & Blogs ECA (Blog )The Low-Income Country Debt Sustainability Framework (LIC-DSF) was introduced in 2005 to assess debt sustainability, set non-concessional borrowing limits and guide aid allocation.
The impact of innovative evidence-to-policy approaches on accelerating nutrition-related SDGs: Can the NiPN model lead the way?
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Evidence-based policymaking is crucial for developing cost-effective strategies that address the root causes of food insecurity and malnutrition around the world.
Trade in intermediate goods on the rise in Africa
Stories & Blogs WTO (Blog )Trade in intermediate goods (IGs) is playing an increasing role in Africa's economic development. In recent years, IG exports have risen much faster than imports, leading to a significant reduction in the continent's IG trade deficit.
WFP announces major surge in food aid into Sudan's hard-to-reach areas
Stories & Blogs WFP (Announcement )The UN World Food Programme (WFP) today announced a surge in its operations across Sudan, part of a scale-up effort to reach millions of people in the country’s most needy and isolated conflict areas.
Deputy Secretary-General’s Message at the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Announcement )“Peace and security decision-making is overwhelmingly dominated by men today” Amina J Mohammed.
Unleashing the potential of Generation Z for food system transformation in Africa.
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )A “youth bulge”—enters the labor market every year, African economies are still struggling to create opportunities for them, leading to high rates of youth unemployment across the continent.
Secretary-General appoints Issa Sanogo of Cote d’Ivoire as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cameroon.
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Announcement )Mr. Sanogo brings almost 30 years of experience in development and humanitarian work. Previously he served as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Madagascar.