Africa can overcome its challenges, says AU High Representative for Silencing the Guns
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas (pictured above), the African Union’s High Representative for Silencing the Guns, talks candidly about the current political and economic status quo of Africa, the decline of democracy, the marginalisation of populations and why ins
AfCFTA to increase demand for transport by 50%
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )The transport sector is forecast to be one of the big winners from implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Busani Bafana highlights the findings of a report by the UN Economic Commission for Africa.
Africa struggles to finance Sustainable Development Goals
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )Poorer countries are facing a potentially disastrous cash crunch as aid and capital flows dry up. But innovative financing models can, with international support, bridge the gap. Report by Neil Ford.
How can African countries improve their credit ratings?
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )It is essential to raise additional finance if Africa’s SDGs are to keep on track. Jean-Marc Kilolo outlines how the UN Economic Commission for Africa is helping countries improve their credit ratings and search out innovative ways of financing.
Carbon trading offers rich rewards for Africa
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )The global carbon credit market is valued at around $909bn. Africa is beginning to tap into this lucrative resource but a more coordinated effort across the continent could reap rich benefits, writes Faustine Ngila.
Climate-smart African agribusiness could be world leader
Stories & Blogs New African Magazine (Article )Africa can be a world leader in food system transformation that also alleviates poverty and protects the environment, but it will take collaborative and co-ordinated work, argue Angela Churie Kallhauge, [et. al]
Speech: This is the moment, the opportunity, to finally call time on gender inequality.
Stories & Blogs UN (Speech )Opening remarks by UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous at the Generation Equality Midpoint Moment, United Nations Headquarters, New York, 17 September 2023.
Sustainable Development Not Possible ‘Without Equality for All Women, Girls’, Says Deputy Secretary-General, at Generation Equality Midpoint Moment Event
Stories & Blogs UN (Speech )“Geopolitical tensions are exacerbating the progress made on women’s rights. Poverty is on the rise, families continue to go hungry at night, and the planet we call home is in havoc” Amins Mohammed.
Opening remarks by Mr. Antonio Pedro at the Africa Regional Collaborative Platform Annual Meeting
Stories & Blogs ECA (Speech )“we remain committed to supporting economic recovery and achieving sustainable transformation through industrialization
UNDP Statement on the launch of the new Global Biodiversity Framework Fund
Stories & Blogs UNDP (Speech )The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) commends the Global Environment Facility for the swift creation of a dedicated financing mechanism for worldwide nature conservation, the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund.