African Development Bank Group to introduce changes to prioritize investing in Africa’s young people
Stories & Blogs ILOJul 15, 2025(News )The African Development Bank, with technical support from the ILO, is rolling out the Youth, Jobs and Skills Marker System to systematically integrate job creation, skills development and youth empowerment across all its projects.
Putting Africa on the path to prosperity
Stories & Blogs World bankJun 19, 2024(Blog )While 1.2 billion people in developing countries are projected to reach working age over the next decade, only an estimated 420 million jobs will be available to them.
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.
Unlocking the potential of Least Developed Countries: A Resident Coordinator's perspective
Stories & Blogs UN DCOMar 02, 2023(Story )one of the planet’s greatest untapped resources and a clear battleground for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals