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.
Indigenous Economic Autonomy for a Sustainable Future
Event May 29-30, 2025 - Venue/Format: World Bank, C Building C1-450, Washington DC. And, via ZoomOrganizer: World Bank
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
Preventing adverse effects while reforming fuel subsidies in Angola.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )Removing fuel subsidies in Angola will generate enough fiscal savings to compensate for increased production costs.
4th United Nations Open Science and Open Scholarship Conference
Event October 16 – 18, 2025 - Venue/Format: UN Dag Hammarskjöld LibraryOrganizer: UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library
2nd UN Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa
Event July 22 - 24, 2025 - Venue/Format: Luanda, AngolaOrganizer: UN Tourism
Africa’s super election year: bolting resilience against winds of democratic recession
Stories & Blogs UNDP – Africa (Blog )Africa’s new democracy narrative emerged in 2024, marking a significant chapter in the long and sometimes challenging journey toward democratic governance on the continent.
Harnessing Financial Instruments for Impact Investing
Stories & Blogs UNDP (Blog )The way we invest is changing. Increasingly, investors demand that their money not only yields financial returns but also tackles big global challenges and drives socio-economic change.
The power of networks: building connections, building a sisterhood
Stories & Blogs UNDP (Blog )Leadership is sometimes seen as an individual pursuit: a culmination of ambition, grit and perseverance.
Breaking the cycle of crisis: Women leading Peacebuilding and conflict resolution
Stories & Blogs UNDP (Blog )A group of women, dressed in vibrant attire, joyfully claps and sings outdoors. The stories of women in the Gulf of Guinea exemplify the importance of intentionally involving women in unlocking peace dividends that can strengthen societal resilience.