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 »

Africa: Why Legal Identity Is Crucial to Tackling the Climate Crisis

Digitalization offers a pathway to bridging the global identity gap Read more »

Africa: The Blue Economy - a Historic Opportunity for Sids

A new economic model shares the ocean's many benefits Read more »

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 »

Seychelles: Rising Up for Sids Digital Transformation

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

Sudan: The Challenges Facing Sudan

UNDP Sudan acting Resident Representative discusses working in wartime 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: Where Is the Money?

Financing the SDGs in Small Island Developing States 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: 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »