Turning the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into a reality for small and mid-sized businesses in Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – AfricaMay 19, 2025(Blog )The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is poised to serve as Africa's gateway to economic transformation. AfCFTA is already proving to be a pivotal force in reshaping the economic landscape of Africa.
Africa’s super election year: bolting resilience against winds of democratic recession
Stories & Blogs UNDP – AfricaApr 30, 2025(Blog )Africa’s new democracy narrative emerged in 2024, marking a significant chapter in the long and sometimes challenging journey toward democratic governance on the continent.
It takes a village to cultivate a culture of Peace.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – AfricaSep 20, 2024(Blog )The Gulf of Guinea (Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo) has faced challenges in preventing and responding to activities by violent extremist groups expanding their reach from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
Connecting Change, Storytelling, and Data to Drive Impactful Results : Innovative Strategies for Measuring Impact: Insights from 14 African Country Offices - Part 2.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – AfricaSep 18, 2024(Blog )By aligning compelling narratives with solid evidence and integrating feedback loops into the MEL system, countries can ensure their development initiatives remain both effective and responsive.
Addressing Challenges of A New Era: Against Rule-of-Thumb Economics
Stories & Blogs IMFMar 01, 2024(Article )The most pressing economic problems of our time require pragmatic remedies closely tailored to context
Breaking the Debt Supercycle
Stories & Blogs IMFMar 01, 2024(Article )Dependence on credit to boost demand imperils the world economy—we must correct the underlying imbalances
UN deputy chief urges Resident Coordinators across Africa to maximize their convening power to tackle the unprecedented polycrisis
Stories & Blogs UN DCOMar 03, 2023(Story )The Deputy Secretary-General called 2023 a defining year to rescue the SDGs, with several critical milestones coming up.