Remarks by ASG Oscar Fernandez-Taranco on funding the UN development system and the implementation of the Funding Compact
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )First, the objective of the Funding Compact holds true. Adjusting the quantity and quality of funding does have a multiplier effect on the implementation of the SDGs.
Harmonised methods for informal cross border trade data collection critical in monitoring intra-African Trade
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )There are no agreed methods to accurately measure cross border trade, experts said at the first physical meeting of the ...
State and community action needed to achieve racial justice
Stories & Blogs OHCHR (Story )UN Human Rights issued a seminal Agenda towards transformative change for racial justice and equality that offered a way forward for States to reverse cultures of denial, dismantle systemic racism and accelerate the pace of action.
Deputy relief chief: Urgent support needed for Horn of Africa's people
Stories & Blogs OCHA (Story )Remarks by Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya at the Horn of Africa Pledging Conference 2023
Harmonised methods for informal cross border trade data collection critical in monitoring intra-African Trade
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )There are no agreed methods to accurately measure cross border trade, experts said at the first physical meeting of the ...
ECA and Afreximbank sign Framework Agreement to establish Special Economic Zones for the production of battery Electric Vehicles in DRC and Zambia
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )As producers of over 70% of the world’s cobalt, and 10% of global copper, experts agree that DRC and Zambia are in a unique position to move from exporters of raw materials to becoming regional and global manufacturers and suppliers of the battery precurs
A liveable future for all is possible, if we take urgent climate action: flagship UN report
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )A major UN “report of reports” from outlines the many options that can be taken now, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change.
New UN Report offers a 'survival guide for humanity' in the face of climate change
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )Scientists urged for immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change.
Poor data dents Africa’s sustainable development goals implementation
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )Good quality data and statistics are important for informing development decisions and Africa should not be found wanting as it seeks to meet the SDGs and Africa’s Agenda ...
To tackle the pushback on gender equality, foster and fund inclusive feminist movements.
Stories & Blogs UN Women (Story )“Women’s human rights are under constant attack. Their bodies are a battle ground physically and metaphorically,” said Ms. Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women.