UNDP launches e-course on sovereign credit ratings for African government officials
Stories & Blogs UNDP-AfricaApr 01, 2026(Press Release )Targeted at officials from ministries of finance, central banks, debt management offices, statistical agencies, the course also draws on experiences from countries that have successfully improved their ratings.
Central African trade programme moves into action​
Stories & Blogs ITCMar 30, 2026(News )​​Three international organizations have agreed on the strategic priorities and governance framework that will drive a five-year trade programme across Central Africa, marking the start of its operational phase.
ITC drives global momentum for small businesses in Cameroon
Stories & Blogs ITCMar 30, 2026(News )In launching the Global SME Ministerial process, ITC cemented a new international political space for the needs of small businesses.
14th WTO Ministerial Conference
Stories & Blogs WTOMar 28, 2026(News )Members adopt a pathway to bring E‑Commerce Agreement into force via interim arrangements
Reforming global trade rules key to supporting developing economies
Stories & Blogs UNCTADMar 17, 2026(News )The rules governing global trade are under increasing strain, raising questions about whether the international trading system can continue to support development in an era of geopolitical rivalry and policy uncertainty.
From data to decisions: strengthening health security in Africa
Stories & Blogs WHO-AfricaMar 03, 2026(News )Across the African region, health threats are increasingly being detected early, bolstering measures to protect communities. To further reinforce health emergency preparedness, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa today launched
Liberia steps up trade standards: President Boakai commissions new LiSA headquarters and laboratories
Stories & Blogs UNIDOFeb 19, 2026(News )In a significant step towards strengthening Liberia’s enabling business environment and safeguarding public health, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., officially commissioned the newly renovated headquarters and laboratories of the Liberia Standards Auth
Narrow Path to Recovery: Finding a Climate-Smart Pathway and Stabilizing South Sudan’s Economy
Stories & Blogs World BankFeb 05, 2026(News )Two new World Bank Group reports released today underscore that South Sudan stands at a critical crossroads, where restoring public finances and taking urgent, climate-smart action are essential.
Commodity Prices to Hit Six-Year Low in 2026 as Oil Glut Expands
Stories & Blogs World BankOct 29, 2025(Press Release )Global commodity prices are projected to fall to their lowest level in six years in 2026
São Tomé and PrÃncipe: High-level policy dialogue to anchor tourism at the heart of economic diversification.
Stories & Blogs RCAOct 17, 2025(News )São Tomé and PrÃncipe is set to take a decisive step toward building a sustainable tourism sector grounded in clear economic indicators.