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 »

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 »

Seychelles: Rising Up for Sids Digital Transformation

Mauritius and Seychelles are well positioned to leverage their enviable digital assets Read more »

Sudan: New Study - Urgent Action to Enhance Food Aid and Revitalize Agriculture Critical to Averting Looming Famine in Sudan

Pervasive severe food insecurity in Sudan necessitates urgent and extensive interventions to enhance food aid, revitalize agricultural systems, and restore supply chains, to… Read more »

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 »

Africa: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Health

Innovations to improve healthcare access and end tuberculosis Read more »

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 »

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 »