Reparatory justice in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Stories & Blogs OHCHR (Story )The overarching theme of the 2025 session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent was “Africa and people of African descent: United for reparatory justice in the age of Artificial Intelligence,”
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition rise for sixth consecutive year in world’s most fragile regions – new report.
Stories & Blogs FAO (Story )In 2024, over 295 million people across 53 countries and territories faced acute hunger—an increase of almost 14 million people compared to 2023, while the number of people facing catastrophic levels of hunger reached a record high.
Sharing waters, transforming futures: CIWA's action for a climate-resilient Africa
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )In Sub-Saharan Africa, where over 90% of surface water crosses national boundaries, no country can secure its water future alone.
Turning the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into a reality for small and mid-sized businesses in Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – Africa (Blog )The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is poised to serve as Africa's gateway to economic transformation. AfCFTA is already proving to be a pivotal force in reshaping the economic landscape of Africa.
Leveraging the contribution of Basotho diaspora to Lesotho sustainable development.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“It is time for Lesotho to broaden the scope of diaspora contributions and more effectively channel them toward sustainable development,” stated Ms. Maseeiso Lekholoane (ECA).
WSIS+20 Africa Review in Cotonou backs continued push for inclusive digital development
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The WSIS+20 Africa Regional Review Meeting, held in Cotonou from 14 to 16 May 2025, concluded by adopting the Cotonou Declaration.
Experts highlight need to enhance transparency in sovereign credit rating methodologies.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )African policymakers are stepping up calls for greater transparency and fairness in how global credit rating agencies assess sovereign risk.
How to manage the economic trade-offs of public procurement policies in developing economies.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Story )Procurement policies can help targeted firms and potentially address market failures, but their effectiveness depends on the specific context.
Digital technology – A game changer for Ghana’s agricultural input distribution.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )Delivering free or subsidized agricultural inputs to smallholder farmers in Ghana has always been a challenge—especially during emergencies, when speed is of essence
Reinvigorated Resident Coordinator System Boosts Efficiency and Delivers Results for People and Planet.
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )The 2024 data underscores how Resident Coordinators are effectively steering UN teams and forging partnerships on the ground to deliver tangible results.