Africa: Overcoming Barriers - Persons With Disabilities Share Their Experiences

Persons with disabilities represent 16 percent of the global population, or one in six people worldwide. That is approximately 1.3 billion people; all with different lives,… Read more »

Africa: My Experience As a Young Leader At the UN Climate Conference

Attending the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan was an exhilarating experience for me as a young leader. I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the… Read more »

Africa: UN Agencies and Ethiopian Government Launch Durable Solutions Strategy for Internal Displacement

Call for Greater Investment in Development Solutions and Peacebuilding Read more »

Africa: Equitable AI for Africa

Unlocking new engines of growth and creativity Read more »

Africa: Wildlife Conservation Finance - Investing in People and Planet for World Wildlife Day 2025

In 2025, World Wildlife Day will be celebrated under the critical theme of "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet." The year 2025 will also coincide with… Read more »

Africa: A Decade of Transformation for Land Locked Developing Countries

International conference in Botswana to discuss most pressing issues Read more »

Africa: Putting Gender Equality At the Heart of the Climate Debate

Addressing the climate crisis and building a more gender equal world Read more »

Africa: EU Announces €12 Million Support for Global Biodiversity Conservation Efforts Led By UNDP's Biodiversity Finance Initiative

BIOFIN launches new criteria to track efficacy of public spending on biodiversity Read more »

Africa: Silencing Guns to Focus On Development

Misuse of firearms impacts millions globally. Conflicts escalate, driving up death tolls. Mass shootings shatter communities. Domestic violence is growing more lethal. Small arms… Read more »

Africa: Cultivating a Culture of Peace

For peace to be possible, everyone must play a part Read more »

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 »

Uganda: A Ground-Breaking Approach to Conflict Resolution

There were times I felt I was going to die, but the idea of giving up was never in my mind. I was ready to risk my life for peace," says Betty Bigombe, former Minister of State for… 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 »

Africa: Partners in Crisis Response and Prevention

Pooling knowledge and expertise Read more »

Somalia: Addressing the Root Causes of Somalia's Challenges

Recognizing the key role of local governments and communities in leading development Read more »

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 »

Africa: A New Lens On Poverty - Why Community Stories Matter

Middle School certificate. Solid floor. Mobile phone. Doctor's visit. Electric heater. Read more »

South Sudan: South Sudan, the World's Youngest Nation, Is At a Crossroads

A holistic approach is required to lay the groundwork for self-sufficiency, peace and sustainable development Read more »

Africa: Can Rights Be Protected in Conflict?

Development holds the key Read more »

Namibia: UNDP Applauds Namibian High Court's Striking Down of Anti-LGBTQI+ Colonial-Era Laws

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) applauds the decision of the High Court of Namibia to declare the common law offences of sodomy and unnatural sexual offences… Read more »

Africa: Why UNDP Is Tackling the Developmental Dimensions of Plastic Pollution

The burdens disproportionately affect the vulnerable Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Only All-Women Media Team Wins Global Freedom of Expression Award

Somalia's only all-women news team, Bilan, has won the 2024 One World Media Press Freedom Award today, becoming the first Somali media team to receive this honour. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »