African Economies Projected to Grow by 3.4 % in 2024, But Faster and More Equitable Growth Needed to Reduce Poverty
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Press Release )Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Massive investment and financial reform needed to rescue SDGs
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )Financing for sustainable development is at a crossroads and without urgent investment, global efforts to achieve a more just and equitable world by 2030 will fail, the UN deputy chief warned.
Peace can achieve wonders that wars never will" | Secretary-General's remarks to the General Assembly on 2024 priorities
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Announcement )If countries fulfilled their obligations under the Charter, every person’s right to a life of peace and dignity would be guaranteed.
Peace and Politics: Women in Mali Persevere Through Crises
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )If things aren't going well in town, [...] we issue alerts. Because women are afraid. The children are afraid. We get together to discuss and solve any issues so that we can move forward together."
World Bank Group Announces New Approach to Measuring Impact
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Press Release )The World Bank Group is radically changing the way it tracks results, putting the focus squarely on lives improved rather than money out the door.
Around the World: Daily Updates from UN Country Teams- April 2024
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of multi-faceted priorities and key initiatives on a daily basis
Massive investment and financial reform needed to rescue SDGs
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )Financing for sustainable development is at a crossroads and without urgent investment, global efforts to achieve a more just and equitable world by 2030 will fail, the UN deputy chief warned.
Secretary-General appoints Violet Kenyana Kakyomya of Uganda as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Burundi
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Announcement )Ms. Kakyomya brings more than 20 years of experience in development, peace building and humanitarian programming