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Global progress on social justice slowed by persistent inequalities, new ILO report warns.

Stories & Blogs ILOSep 23, 2025(News )

New assessment shows advances in poverty reduction, education and productivity, but progress has stalled in recent years, leaving deep inequalities and eroding trust in institutions.

New digital platform eases processes, powers investment in Zimbabwe.

Stories & Blogs UNCTADSep 23, 2025(News )

The African nation takes a major step to simplifying investment procedures with the launch of its new eRegulations investment portal – with support from UN Trade and Development and partners.

Breaking down barriers for women digital entrepreneurs: What’s next?

Stories & Blogs UNCTADSep 05, 2025(News )

A new study examines the systemic barriers holding women’s businesses back in the digital economy, calling for targeted measures to change course.

New report exposes pervasive gender inequalities in sub-Saharan Africa’s agrifood systems, despite women powering half the agrifood workforce.

Stories & Blogs FAOSep 02, 2025(News )

In sub-Saharan Africa, approximately three out of four working women (76 percent) are employed in agrifood systems, and women make up 49 percent of the agrifood systems workforce.

Harnessing Africa’s digital economy for regional integration and shared prosperity.

Stories & Blogs UNCTADAug 26, 2025(News )

Algeria launches UNCTAD’s eTrade Readiness Assessment to empower small businesses and deepen continental integration.

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.

ILO brings its social justice message to the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development.

Stories & Blogs ILOJun 26, 2025(News )

The ILO Director-General will lead the Organization’s participation at the Conference, highlighting the importance of decent jobs and universal social protection for sustainable development.

How cleaner production bolsters economic resilience in developing countries

Stories & Blogs UNCTADApr 22, 2025(News )

From protecting the environment to empowering bottom-up innovation and improving livelihoods, efforts are underway to connect the dots and accelerate progress towards prosperity for all.

Transforming Somalia: Infrastructure and job initiatives empower displaced people and local communities

Stories & Blogs ILOApr 02, 2025(Article )

Through employment-intensive infrastructure projects, thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host community members are gaining access to improved roads, better job opportunities, and a brighter future.

“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.