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30 Years Post-Beijing: slow but steady strides in East and southern Africa, more policies and implementation needed to expedite gender equality.

Stories & Blogs ECASep 23, 2025(Story )

30 years since the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA), East and southern Africa has made commendable progress in gender equality demonstrated by improved education, health, and women’s public and private sector leadership.

The Secretary-General's message for International Youth Day.

Stories & Blogs ECAAug 12, 2025(Story )

On International Youth Day, we celebrate the determination, creativity and leadership of young people everywhere.

Ethiopia’s new digital health information system contributes to major improvements in maternal and health care.

Stories & Blogs IFPRIAug 06, 2025(Blog )

In Africa, digital technologies are rapidly changing the way health care is provided, monitored, and evaluated.

Empowering women- and youth-led SMEs in Mauritania

Stories & Blogs ECAJul 22, 2025(Press Release )

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in Mauritania, representing nearly 80% of the country's economic fabric, contributing approximately 30% of the GDP, and generating around 45.8% of the jobs.

Advancing gender responsive land governance and women’s land tenure security.

Stories & Blogs ECAJul 21, 2025(Press Release )

Land remains one of Africa’s most vital yet contested natural resources, central to food security, livelihoods, inclusive growth, and community resilience.

Uganda puts digital leap on global agenda at UN forum.

Stories & Blogs ECAJul 18, 2025(Press Release )

Uganda’s drive to digitally connect 80 percent of its population by 2030 was spotlighted during a side event at the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF).

Building on AMCEN’s legacy: towards a resilient and sustainable Africa.

Stories & Blogs UNEPJul 18, 2025(Story )

The African Ministerial Conference on the Environment — AMCEN, it is time to reaffirm your commitment to protecting Africa’s natural heritage and promoting sustainable development.