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.
Women in HealthTech: 10 Women Shaping the Future of Health in Africa
Stories & Blogs UNDPMar 07, 2025(Blog )Research consistently shows that investing in women and girls is a powerful driver of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Breaking Barriers: Powering Financial Inclusion in Africa with AI
Stories & Blogs UNDPFeb 28, 2025(Story )“What excites me about working in a fintech startup is the opportunity to challenge the status quo. At Periculum, I get to build solutions that empower businesses and create real economic opportunities—and that’s what keeps me going every day," Oluwaseun
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Empowering Future Generations.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGFeb 11, 2025(Speech )Remarks made by the UN Secretary-General at the AI Action Summit 2025.
UNIDO, African Union, and Ethiopian Government Unite in Global Call to Action for a ‘World Without Hunger’
Stories & Blogs UNIDONov 08, 2024(News )The conference marked the beginning of a new and intensified stage of global action to end hunger once and for all.
Deputy Secretary-General’s Message at the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security
Stories & Blogs UNSDGOct 28, 2024(Announcement )“Peace and security decision-making is overwhelmingly dominated by men today” Amina J Mohammed.
New Frontiers: Zambia embraces digital transformation
Stories & Blogs UNSDGOct 10, 2024(News )Zambia has embarked on a transformative journey towards a digital future, making significant strides in recent years.
Assistive technology can revolutionize development, learning and participation: It’s time children everywhere have access.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 25, 2024(Story )Seeing. Hearing. Communicating. Moving freely. Many of us take these for granted. But what if you are a child who experiences difficulties in one, or more, of these areas?
Transforming Education: UN Country Teams Leading the Charge
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 11, 2024(Story )Across the globe, we witness the transformative power of education. The UN is firmly committed to ensuring everyone, regardless of background, gender and economic status, has access to quality learning opportunities
Transforming Education: UN Country Teams Leading the Charge
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 11, 2024(Story )Across the globe, we witness the transformative power of education. The UN is firmly committed to ensuring everyone, regardless of background, gender and economic status, has access to quality learning opportunities