Improving statistics on gender and trade in developing countries
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )UNCTAD has published new guidelines to collect data to help policymakers tackle gender inequalities in trade.
Renewed support from Japan enhances global development and human security
Stories & Blogs UNDP (News )The support from Japan will enhance UNDP's ability to address current and emerging challenges with speed and efficiency to reach people where the needs are greatest.
Unlocking the potential of irrigation for improved nutrition in Ethiopia
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Poor nutrition threatens health, exacerbates inequalities, affects economic productivity, and traps countries like Ethiopia in a vicious cycle of poverty.
Is Ethiopia missing a golden opportunity for addressing hidden hunger? The opportunities and challenges of biofortification
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Despite some progress in reducing chronic malnutrition, Ethiopia continues to be an epicenter of the triple burden of malnutrition—undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies.
A newly accredited digital public good, the National Carbon Registry will help countries meet their climate targets
Stories & Blogs UNDP (News )UNDP has developed an open-source software which allows countries to effectively manage national data and processes for trading carbon credits.
Is Ethiopia missing a golden opportunity for addressing hidden hunger? The opportunities and challenges of biofortification
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Despite some progress in reducing chronic malnutrition, Ethiopia continues to be an epicenter of the triple burden of malnutrition—undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies.
Enhancing groundwater governance through experimental games in Ghana
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Some of the key challenges that irrigators are dealing with are declining groundwater tables and insufficient freshwater during the peak of the dry season (February-March).
Building a Path to Reconciliation in the Central African Republic
Stories & Blogs UNDP - Africa (Blog )The Central African Republic has struggled with a painful history, but the country has been on a journey to reconciliation in recent years.
UNIDO Director General renews call for a ‘marchall Plan’ with Africa at the African Union Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification.
Stories & Blogs UNIDO (News )UNIDO Director General renews call for a ‘marchall Plan’ with Africa at the African Union Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification.
“Energy from Africa for Africa”
Stories & Blogs UNIDO (News )Africa is home to more than 1.3 billion people and has significant natural resources, yet the continent only generates 3% of global GDP and 2% of global manufacturing added value.