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How Africa can harness critical mineral wealth to revamp economies

Stories & Blogs UNCTADJun 03, 2024(News )

The continent is the centre of attraction due to its huge deposits of the world’s reserves of minerals essential for renewable energy technologies like solar panels and electric vehicles: 55% of cobalt, 47.65% of manganese and 5.9% of copper, among others

Unlocking Africa's critical mineral wealth: Energy transition can pave path to new prosperity.

Stories & Blogs UNCTADMay 24, 2024(News )

Africa holds significant reserves of minerals critical for low-carbon technologies, like cobalt and manganese, offering opportunities for economic growth and development.

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.

Development aid hits record high but falls for developing countries

Stories & Blogs UNCTADApr 11, 2024(News )

Despite reaching historical levels in 2022, Official Development Assistance decreased by 2% ($4 billion) for developing regions, affecting over 70 countries and almost 3 billion people.

Critical minerals: Harnessing data key to unlocking hidden treasures

Stories & Blogs UNCTADMar 08, 2024(News )

An UNCTAD solution for developing countries to digitalize and share data on natural resources gains renewed significance amid soaring demand for minerals vital for the transition to clean energy.

Commodity dependence: 5 things you need to know

Stories & Blogs UNCTADOct 09, 2023(News )

Agriculture, energy and mining products underpin global trade, but too much dependence on them can leave an economy vulnerable and people poor, especially in developing countries.

Africa's rise as a global supply chain force: UNCTAD report

Stories & Blogs UNCTADAug 16, 2023(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.

Strengthening Ties Between Africa and the Diaspora for Socio-Economic Prosperity: Building Prosperity for Africa’s People – everywhere

Stories & Blogs UNDPAug 13, 2023(Story )

An opportunity-based framing of any partnership or initiative is foundational to the work of UNDP Africa.

Africa: Investing in the Sustainable Development Goals

Stories & Blogs UNDPJul 14, 2023(Blog post )

UNDP Africa Investment Insights Report identifies private sector opportunities