‘We Must Never Give Up’, Secretary-General Tells World Leaders, Urging Bold Global Action on Peace, Human Rights, Climate Justice, in High-Level Debate Remarks.
Stories & Blogs UNSep 23, 2025(Press Release )“…Let us choose a global economy that works for everyone. Let us choose human rights and dignity. And let us power a just transition for people and planet...” said António Guterres.
Adequate Financing, Effective Partnerships Key for Achieving Sustainable Development, Speakers Tell Round Table, Also Urging Action to Ease Crushing Debt Burden.
Stories & Blogs UNAug 07, 2025(Press Release )Achieving sustainable development requires adequate financing and effective partnerships, speakers heard at the final round-table discussion at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries today, as many spotlighted the urgent ne
No Coast, No Limits: How Landlocked Countries are Turning Barriers into Bridges
Stories & Blogs UNSDGAug 06, 2025(Story )For nearly a billion people living in landlocked countries, every journey to the outside world is a long one.
From maritime to Blue economy: Transforming Cabo Verde’s fisheries Sector
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 04, 2025(Story )Sustainable practices, value chains, and inclusive growth are shaping Cabo Verde’s ocean-based development.
Why Small & Medium Business are the Overlooked Powerhouses of Development.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJun 27, 2025(Story )In the global economy’s fast-moving engine, one force consistently delivers outsized impact—yet rarely gets the spotlight: Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs).
Africa's Trade and Future: Deputy Secretary-General Urges Bold Action on Finance and Debt
Stories & Blogs UNSDGAug 02, 2024(Announcement )Message on the Occasion of the African Caucus Meeting “Facilitating Intra-African Trade - Catalyst for Sustainable Economic Growth in Africa”, in Abuja, Nigeria.
African economies to grow modestly in 2024 amidst high borrowing costs, geopolitical instability and climate change impacts, according to UN flagship economic report
Stories & Blogs UNJan 04, 2024(Press Release )Slower global growth, tightening monetary conditions and elevated inflation weigh on growth outlook and sustainable development.
How can African countries improve their credit ratings?
Stories & Blogs New African MagazineSep 21, 2023(Article )It is essential to raise additional finance if Africa’s SDGs are to keep on track. Jean-Marc Kilolo outlines how the UN Economic Commission for Africa is helping countries improve their credit ratings and search out innovative ways of financing.
Africa struggles to finance Sustainable Development Goals
Stories & Blogs New African MagazineSep 21, 2023(Article )Poorer countries are facing a potentially disastrous cash crunch as aid and capital flows dry up. But innovative financing models can, with international support, bridge the gap. Report by Neil Ford.
AfCFTA to increase demand for transport by 50%
Stories & Blogs New African MagazineSep 21, 2023(Article )The transport sector is forecast to be one of the big winners from implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Busani Bafana highlights the findings of a report by the UN Economic Commission for Africa.