UN deputy chief encourages RC solidarity with African youth for SDG acceleration
Stories & Blogs UN DCO (Story )Africa's youth and women were at the heart of discussions during UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed’s annual meeting with Resident Coordinators from across the continent.
5 ways that free trade can boost sustainable agriculture in Africa
Stories & Blogs World Economic Forum (Article )Africa could become the world's powerhouse, particularly with the African Continent Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) seeking to remove trade barriers.
Young entrepreneurs set to lead the African Free Trade Area
Stories & Blogs IFC (News )Under the theme “Igniting the Future for Youth in Trade”, the workshop equipped over 50 youth entrepreneurs with the skills and tools to successfully participate in intra-Africa trade.
UN deputy chief urges Resident Coordinators across Africa to maximize their convening power to tackle the unprecedented polycrisis
Stories & Blogs UN DCO (Story )The Deputy Secretary-General called 2023 a defining year to rescue the SDGs, with several critical milestones coming up.
Unlocking the potential of Least Developed Countries: A Resident Coordinator's perspective
Stories & Blogs UN DCO (Story )one of the planet’s greatest untapped resources and a clear battleground for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals