Africa struggles to finance Sustainable Development Goals
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )Poorer countries are facing a potentially disastrous cash crunch as aid and capital flows dry up. But innovative financing models can, with international support, bridge the gap. Report by Neil Ford.
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]
ITC, African Union Commission partner to make African small business voice heard.
Stories & Blogs ITC (News )The African Union Commission (AUC) and The International Trade Centre (ITC), a United Nations Agency, unite to advance the priorities of African micro, small, and medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) at the 2nd annual African Union MSME Forum.
21 million euros pledged at UNGA for Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.
Stories & Blogs ILO (News )The International Labour Organization-coordinated initiative will play an important role in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Leaders at the UN General Assembly pledge to reduce the gender pay gap.
Stories & Blogs ILO (News )These commitments are expected to provide momentum in addressing the significant pay disparities between men and women, with initiatives ranging from funding apprenticeship programs to expanding pay transparency efforts.
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.
Africa Climate Week 2023: Charting a fresh course for climate action
Stories & Blogs UNEP (News )As the world grapples with the urgent challenges posed by climate change, ACW will address this pressing crisis through cooperation and forward-thinking initiatives to drive transformative change.
UNOAU supports the AUC FPAT in Freetown
Stories & Blogs UNAOU (News )The UNOAU supported the African Union Commission (AUC) Formed Police Assessment Team (FPAT) in Freetown, Sierra Leone, to assess state of readiness of the Sierra Leonean Formed Police Unit (FPU) 5, prior to its deployment to the African Union Transition M