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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.

People-centered AI in education: Five lessons from the Global South.

Stories & Blogs World BankAug 28, 2025(Blog )

In just six weeks, secondary school students in Edo, Nigeria participating in an after-school program combining AI tutoring with teacher guidance, achieved learning gains of 0.31 standard deviations, equivalent to roughly 1.5–2 years of typical schooling.

From Poetry to Policy: RC Mohamed Fall and Maryam Bukar-Hassan on Culture, Youth, and Peace

Stories & Blogs UNSDGAug 12, 2025(Story )

In Nigeria, youth are in the driver’s seat when it comes to sustainable development and peace.

World Bank Group Strengthens Procurement Requirements to Support Job Creation, Skills Development.

Stories & Blogs World BankJul 18, 2025(Press Release )

The World Bank is strengthening its procurement requirements to help address the jobs challenge in developing countries.

Digital technology is unlocking financial inclusion

Stories & Blogs World BankJul 17, 2025(Blog )

Mobile phones and the internet are revolutionizing financial inclusion, enabling more people to access and use digital financial services to manage their financial lives.

Mobile-Phone Technology Powers Saving Surge in Developing Economies.

Stories & Blogs World BankJul 15, 2025(Press release )

Number of Adults Using Accounts to Save Rises at Fastest Clip in a Decade.

Kenya’s Digital Leap for a Fairer Future.

Stories & Blogs UNSDGJun 25, 2025(Story )

Kenya is quickly emerging as one of Africa’s digital frontrunners, with technology driving innovation, service delivery, and economic growth across the country.

Digital technology – A game changer for Ghana’s agricultural input distribution.

Stories & Blogs World BankMay 21, 2025(Blog )

Delivering free or subsidized agricultural inputs to smallholder farmers in Ghana has always been a challenge—especially during emergencies, when speed is of essence

From case challenge to innovation lab: Youth-led solutions for bridging the digital divide.

Stories & Blogs World BankMay 15, 2025(Blog )

Through collaboration, innovative thinking, and strategic partnerships, young people can shape the future of digital development.

Extreme weather and nature loss: can the private sector be part of the infrastructure solution?

Stories & Blogs World BankMay 13, 2025(Blog )

The need is clear, but finding the money to invest in and pay for such projects remains the major challenge for emerging markets and developing economies facing serious fiscal constraints.