Africa's rise as a global supply chain force: UNCTAD report
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )With abundant resources and growing consumer market, Africa can become a prominent manufacturing destination for tech-intensive industries and a key link in global supply chains.
Young entrepreneurs set to lead the African Free Trade Area
Stories & Blogs IFC (News )Under the theme “Igniting the Future for Youth in Trade”, the workshop equipped over 50 youth entrepreneurs with the skills and tools to successfully participate in intra-Africa trade.
Improving statistics on gender and trade in developing countries
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )UNCTAD has published new guidelines to collect data to help policymakers tackle gender inequalities in trade.
Renewed support from Japan enhances global development and human security
Stories & Blogs UNDP (News )The support from Japan will enhance UNDP's ability to address current and emerging challenges with speed and efficiency to reach people where the needs are greatest.
A newly accredited digital public good, the National Carbon Registry will help countries meet their climate targets
Stories & Blogs UNDP (News )UNDP has developed an open-source software which allows countries to effectively manage national data and processes for trading carbon credits.
Digitalization and innovation to facilitate the implementation of the AfCFTA and for boosting intra-African trade
Event June 08, 2023 - Venue/Format: Durban, South AfricaOrganizer: FAO
9th Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
Event June 5 ,2023 - Venue/Format: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, FranceOrganizer: UNESCO
UNIDO Director General renews call for a ‘marchall Plan’ with Africa at the African Union Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification.
Stories & Blogs UNIDO (News )UNIDO Director General renews call for a ‘marchall Plan’ with Africa at the African Union Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification.
“Energy from Africa for Africa”
Stories & Blogs UNIDO (News )Africa is home to more than 1.3 billion people and has significant natural resources, yet the continent only generates 3% of global GDP and 2% of global manufacturing added value.