Crowdfunding Impact: The Power of the Right Energy to Transform Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDPMar 06, 2025(Blog )For too long, development financing has been centralized, relying on large-scale donors and institutional funding. But crowdfunding flips the script; it allows anyone, anywhere, to be part of the solution.
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
Advancing Inclusive Development: A Bold Roadmap for Transitioning Nations in Africa
Stories & Blogs UNDPFeb 14, 2025(Press Release )A new report launched by UNDP and the Institute for Security Studies, on the margins of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, provides a bold, data-driven roadmap for navigating complex transitions in particular country contexts.
WTO Secretariat hosts first conference on interplay between AI and global trade
Stories & Blogs WTONov 21, 2024(News )The WTO Secretariat hosted a conference titled “How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade” on 21 November to explore the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence (AI) presents for global trade.
Trade in intermediate goods on the rise in Africa
Stories & Blogs WTONov 20, 2024(Blog )Trade in intermediate goods (IGs) is playing an increasing role in Africa's economic development. In recent years, IG exports have risen much faster than imports, leading to a significant reduction in the continent's IG trade deficit.
US gives USD 600,000 to strengthen trade expertise in developing economies and LDCs
Stories & Blogs WTOOct 09, 2024(News )The United States is contributing to finance training programmes aimed at enhancing the skills of government officials from developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs).
Trade Policy Review: Malawi
Stories & Blogs WTOOct 09, 2024(News )The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of Malawi takes place on 9 and 11 October 2024. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Malawi.
Tariffs on critical minerals and their role in the electric vehicle value chain
Stories & Blogs WTOAug 01, 2024(Blog )The shift towards clean energy technologies and electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum as the world seeks to combat climate change.
Explore Africa's Future: Africa Blue Economy Week 2024 Set to Make a Splash
Stories & Blogs UNDPJul 20, 2024(Press release )Africa’s vast coastline and abundant marine resources offer exceptional opportunities for transformative economic and social development. However, this potential has been hindered by environmental degradation, overexploitation and infrastructure deficits.
UNDP and AfriCatalyst host capacity building workshop in Tanzania to support ongoing efforts to secure fairer credit ratings
Stories & Blogs UNDPJul 10, 2024(Press Release )With only eight years remaining to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals deadline, African countries have an opportunity to secure favourable financing terms to meet their development aspirations.