“Bold investments” needed to address challenging nutritional burden in Africa, FAO says.
Stories & Blogs FAOFeb 14, 2025(News )FAO Director-General addresses High-Level Side Event at African Union Summit in Addis Ababa hosted by the King of Lesotho.
Children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo increasingly exposed to sexual violence, abduction and recruitment – UNICEF
Stories & Blogs FAOFeb 13, 2025(Press Release )Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell
How critical energy transition minerals can pave the way for shared prosperity
Stories & Blogs UNCTADNov 12, 2024(News )Developing countries rich in critical minerals have a unique opportunity to benefit from two significant trends that can drive their sustainable development: the energy transition and the digital economy.
Breaking barriers: How non-tariff measures impact women in e-commerce
Stories & Blogs UNCTADAug 05, 2024(News )A UN Trade and Development report highlights why targeted support and gender-sensitive policies are key to helping women entrepreneurs thrive in the global digital economy.
Workshop: Applying the Women’s Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov) tool to support gender-responsive policy innovation across Africa.
Stories & Blogs IFPRIJul 12, 2024(Blog )Well-designed and well-implemented agrifood policies can play a significant role in closing gender gaps and setting countries on a pathway toward sustainable and equitable food systems.
Enhancing farm productivity and rural livelihoods through ICT interventions in Malawi
Stories & Blogs IFPRIJul 10, 2024(Blog )Agriculture is central to Malawi’s economy, employing much of the population and contributing substantially to GDP. However, agricultural productivity and earnings have stagnated and chronic food insecurity is a serious problem.
Digitally deliverable services boom risks leaving least developed countries behind
Stories & Blogs UNCTADSep 28, 2023(News )UNCTAD steps up advocacy for global support to help vulnerable economies leverage digital trade for inclusive and sustainable development.