Economic empowerment

Spelled out with black pepper seeds on a flour with lentils and other food in the background.
Economic empowerment

Calling record profits from oil and gas amid global energy crisis “immoral”, UN Secretary-General urges support to most vulnerable, and transition to renewables

Latest recommendations from the UN Global Crisis Response Group call for windfall tax to fund fair policies and sustainable energy solutions
UN News
By United Nations
Teresa Gala (left) during an activity promoted by the women's association ASMTA.
Economic empowerment

"Today I am a financially stable woman”

- How business start-up kits are changing lives in Mozambique
By Joaquim Mendonça
Walvis Bay on the Atlantic Ocean is the main port in Namibia and home to many fishing companies.
Economic empowerment

Africa’s strategic priorities to recover better

— Cristina Duarte, UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa.
Cristina Duarte
By Cristina Duarte
Digital transformation expert Timothy Laku
Economic empowerment

Digital tools can transform Africa, tackle food insecurity

A conversation with Ugandan digital technologist, Timothy Laku.
By Kingsley Ighobor and Damilola Adewumi
Women selling eggs
Economic empowerment

Increasing women’s access to capital critical in Africa’s fight against poverty

Women entrepreneurs continue to face greater barriers to accessing financing for their businesses
By Economic Commission for Africa
The 2019 Index, which builds on the first edition published in 2016, provides up-to-date data on the status and progress of regional integration in Africa.
Economic empowerment

New report calls on Africa to build resilient economies through integration

By UNECA
Boyi, 26, stares off into the distance over the 30 hectares of land that he now shares with other 29 community members. Photo: IOM/Monica Chiriac
Economic empowerment

Nigerien Youth Trained in Market Gardening

By IOM
Economic empowerment

Does financing benefit African women?

New initiatives to track the gender impact of development funds
By Michael Fleshman
Economic empowerment

Women struggle to secure land rights

Hard fight for access and decision-making power
By Mary Kimani
Economic empowerment

Tapping women’s entrepreneurship in Ghana

Access to credit, technology vital for breaking into manufacturing
By Efam Dovi
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