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September 20
Africa: A Journey of Innovation and Inclusivity - Building the Next Phase of Malawi's Digital Future
Malawi's digital transformation journey exemplifies how a small nation can effectively implement digital public infrastructure (DPI) through commitment and principled action. Read more »
Africa: Cultivating a Culture of Peace
For peace to be possible, everyone must play a part Read more »
September 10
West Africa: A Transition to Renewable Energy in the Sahel
Faced with major climate and development challenges, access to renewable energy has become vital for hundreds of millions of Sahelians. In the Sahel, a region endowed with enormous… Read more »
September 09
Africa: Partners in Crisis Response and Prevention
Pooling knowledge and expertise Read more »
August 09
Africa: A Generation of Hope - Youth-Led Action for Climate, Peace and Security
Nevena Ðoković, 22, from Leposaviq/Leposavić municipality in Kosovo*, nurtures big plans from her small greenhouse. "I am learning new things about growing vegetables every… Read more »
July 10
Africa: A New Lens On Poverty - Why Community Stories Matter
Middle School certificate. Solid floor. Mobile phone. Doctor's visit. Electric heater. Read more »
June 26
Africa: Can Rights Be Protected in Conflict?
Development holds the key Read more »
June 20
Africa: Why UNDP Is Tackling the Developmental Dimensions of Plastic Pollution
The burdens disproportionately affect the vulnerable Read more »
June 10
Africa: UNDP & Koica Expand Partnership to Strengthen Peacebuilding and Prevent Violent Extremism Across Africa
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), expanding their… Read more »
June 19
Africa: World Must Stand With Refugee-Hosting Nations
"I can now dream and hope for a better tomorrow," said Patrick Anyanzo. A refugee from South Sudan, he has carved out a new life in Uganda. The 22-year-old is putting the final… Read more »
May 16
Africa: Over Two Billion People Will Vote This Year - LGBTQI+ People Must Not Be Excluded
Strengthening the laws and policies that respect the human rights of all Read more »
May 15
Africa: Why Legal Identity Is Crucial to Tackling the Climate Crisis
Digitalization offers a pathway to bridging the global identity gap Read more »
May 14
Africa: The Blue Economy - a Historic Opportunity for Sids
A new economic model shares the ocean's many benefits Read more »
May 06
Africa: Are We Communicating Climate Change Wrong? Here Are Five Ways to Improve
The way we communicate the issue has a different impact on different audiences Read more »
April 02
Africa: Challenges Faced By SIDS Cannot Be Tackled Without Focused Investment in Digital and Innovation
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today released a report - Small Island Digital States: How Digital Can Catalyse SIDS Development, highlighting the transformative… Read more »
April 01
Africa: Where Is the Money?
Financing the SDGs in Small Island Developing States Read more »
March 25
Africa: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Health
Innovations to improve healthcare access and end tuberculosis Read more »
March 13
Africa: Crowdfunding for Development
Innovation is part of UNDP's essence and is reflected in our every action. To better ensure the sustainability of our work, increase visibility, and connect with the public, UNDP… Read more »
February 22
Africa: Cultivating Resilience - Women's Leadership in Biodiversity Conservation
Aicha would not describe her profession as farming, and yet she is coaxing life out of a barren desert. Read more »
February 06
Africa: The Beginning of the End for Plastics Pollution?
This is a monumental year for multilateralism to prevail in the fight against plastic pollution, as the United Nations has committed to deliver a legally binding agreement by the… Read more »
January 31
Africa: The Role of the Private Sector in Climate-Resilient Food Systems
Assessing progress towards the Paris Agreement, last year's State of Climate Action report found "global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C are failing across the board". Its… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Africa: Participation of LGBTI+ Persons in Political and Electoral Processes Helps to Build Stronger Democracies
The political representation of LGBTI+ persons in parliaments and their participation during elections is essential to improve human rights and to build stronger democracies,… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Africa: 165 Million People Fell Into Poverty Since 2020 As Debt Servicing Crowded Out Social Protection, Health and Education Expenditures
UNDP calls for a Debt-Poverty Pause to mitigate poverty until the multilateral system addresses debt restructuring at speed and scale Read more »
March 21, 2023
Africa: Can Groundwater Act as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development in Africa's Borderlands?
The Horn of Africa is facing a severe drought following the worst performing rains in 73 years and five successive failed rainy seasons. A sixth rainy season is forecast to also… Read more »
October 17, 2022
Africa: Profiling Poverty Beyond Income Shows Where to Have the Biggest Impact in a World in Crisis
50% of poor people still lack access to both electricity and clean cooking fuel stressing how renewable energy access is critical for people and planet Read more »
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