New report exposes pervasive gender inequalities in sub-Saharan Africa’s agrifood systems, despite women powering half the agrifood workforce.
Stories & Blogs FAOSep 02, 2025(News )In sub-Saharan Africa, approximately three out of four working women (76 percent) are employed in agrifood systems, and women make up 49 percent of the agrifood systems workforce.
Low-income countries hit hardest by global food price inflation.
Stories & Blogs FAOJul 22, 2025(News )Special Event in New York explores the causes, consequences and solutions to the 2021-2023 food price inflation.
Middle Income Countries (MICs) can lead shift to green industrial development
Stories & Blogs UNIDOApr 29, 2025(News )Middle-income countries (MICs) can increase their competitiveness and lead the global shift towards a green industrial system…
SAIIA, AUDA-NEPAD and UNDP: push for stronger alignment, institutional clarity and long-term influence for G20 engagement
Stories & Blogs UNDPMar 28, 2025(Press Release )South Africa’s G20 presidency presents a pivotal opportunity for Africa to shape global priorities and promote a development agenda that reflects the aspirations of the Global South.
UNIDO launches the Industrial Development Report 2024 in Africa
Stories & Blogs UNIDOMar 28, 2025(News )“Industrialization is not only about boosting production and economic growth, but also a key driver of the SDGs”. Nelson Muffuh, UN Resident Coordinator in South Africa stated.
Driving change: the young women leaders creating bold solutions for inclusive development
Stories & Blogs UNDPMar 17, 2025(Blog )Fellows of the African Young Women Leaders (AfYWL) Fellowship Programme third cohort have taken on bold initiatives to expand economic inclusion, transform policies and create opportunities where they were once scarce.
Advancing Inclusive Development: A Bold Roadmap for Transitioning Nations in Africa
Stories & Blogs UNDPFeb 14, 2025(Press Release )A new report launched by UNDP and the Institute for Security Studies, on the margins of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, provides a bold, data-driven roadmap for navigating complex transitions in particular country contexts.
Unlocking Africa's Climate Action Potential: The Private Sector's Crucial Role
Stories & Blogs UNDPJul 15, 2024(Story )Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, and Africa stands at its forefront. Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent often bears the brunt of climate impacts.
UNIDO publishes the Industrial Development Report (IDR) 2024
Stories & Blogs UNIDOJun 18, 2024(News )UNIDO’s new flagship publication shows the transformative potential of modern industrial policies to offer novel solutions to current global challenges
Ahead of the UN Summit of the Future: insights from the African Youth Consultative Forum and position paper
Stories & Blogs UNDPMay 13, 2024(Press Release )The African Youth Consultative Forum on the UN Summit of the Future convened on 26 and 27 April at the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.