Sustaining efforts to end mpox outbreaks in Africa
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )One year since World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), African countries have scaled up response measures and made progress to curb the spread of the virus.
Private capital for infrastructure: Resilience amid uncertainty, urgency amid gaps
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )As the global economy continues to adapt to macroeconomic shifts, infrastructure investment remains a critical driver of job creation, long-term development opportunities and resilience.
More time needed for plastic pollution treaty
Stories & Blogs UNEP (News )“It is clear that divides remain regarding core issues on production, plastic products, finance and voting. The world needs more time to come to full agreement on these critical issues’, said Inger Andersen -UNEP .
Global childhood vaccination coverage holds steady, yet over 14 million infants remain unvaccinated – WHO, UNICEF.
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% – roughly 109 million – completed all three doses.
FAO: Innovation and national product branding can transform agrifood systems in Africa and Asia.
Stories & Blogs FAO (News )Africa and Asia can learn from each other to use innovation and national product branding to transform agrifood systems, improving food, nutrition and livelihood security, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) told an Africa-As
African Development Bank Group to introduce changes to prioritize investing in Africa’s young people
Stories & Blogs ILO (News )The African Development Bank, with technical support from the ILO, is rolling out the Youth, Jobs and Skills Marker System to systematically integrate job creation, skills development and youth empowerment across all its projects.
Empowering consumers: What’s next for Angola.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )A new study led by UN Trade and Development helps set the stage for major reforms to strengthen consumer protection in the African nation.
Turning carbon into opportunity: how Africa’s carbon markets can power people and deliver the SDGs
Stories & Blogs UNDP-Africa (Blog )From clean energy to climate-smart agriculture, the green transition in Africa will require trillions of dollars.This transformation is essential, yet it cannot be funded by governments alone.
Digital technology is unlocking financial inclusion
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )Mobile phones and the internet are revolutionizing financial inclusion, enabling more people to access and use digital financial services to manage their financial lives.
UNDP joins the African Union and Partners to launch the Continental Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) for Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDP-Africa (News )The plan aims to support Africa’s shift toward a circular economy that promotes green growth, resource efficiency and inclusive development.