Female genital mutilation is violence against women and girls.
Stories & Blogs UN-Women (Statement )UN Women statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.
Scaling Innovative Finance for Growth in the Horn of Africa
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )As we step into 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the future of the Horn of Africa (HoA) and the opportunities ahead.
People-centred early warning and response systems are crucial for promoting human rights approaches in the Gulf of Guinea.
Stories & Blogs UNDP (Blog )The Gulf of Guinea is a sub-region that was once considered relatively peaceful and stable but has recently faced peace and security challenges that threaten its stability.
Should the failure of the low-income country debt sustainability framework be blamed for the ongoing sovereign debt crisis?
Stories & Blogs ECA (Blog )The Low-Income Country Debt Sustainability Framework (LIC-DSF) was introduced in 2005 to assess debt sustainability, set non-concessional borrowing limits and guide aid allocation.
The impact of innovative evidence-to-policy approaches on accelerating nutrition-related SDGs: Can the NiPN model lead the way?
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Evidence-based policymaking is crucial for developing cost-effective strategies that address the root causes of food insecurity and malnutrition around the world.
Trade in intermediate goods on the rise in Africa
Stories & Blogs WTO (Blog )Trade in intermediate goods (IGs) is playing an increasing role in Africa's economic development. In recent years, IG exports have risen much faster than imports, leading to a significant reduction in the continent's IG trade deficit.
Unleashing the potential of Generation Z for food system transformation in Africa.
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )A “youth bulge”—enters the labor market every year, African economies are still struggling to create opportunities for them, leading to high rates of youth unemployment across the continent.
Does conflict-driven internal displacement influence demand for agricultural inputs? Evidence from Nigeria.
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Smallholder farmers in northeastern Nigeria face interrelated challenges of food insecurity, climate change impacts, and conflict.
High Commissioner Türk on the Democratic Republic of Congo: “Make the space for peace”.
Stories & Blogs UNHR (Statement )Human rights situation and the activities of the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Innovative Strategies for Measuring Impact: Insights from 14 African Countries
Stories & Blogs UNDP-Africa (Blog )The multi-dimensional nature of development demands a nuanced approach to measuring its impact. It is not just about tallying numbers or ticking boxes, but also about understanding the social, economic, and political contexts that shape outcomes.