Peace and Security
Lack of jobs eclipses religious ideology as the main driver of violent extremism in Sub-Saharan Africa
New UNDP report findings challenge traditional assumptions about what drives people to violent extremism, and highlight urgent need to move away from security-driven responses to development-based approaches focused on prevention
Trade
Private sector urged to “own and drive” Africa’s continental free trade
Africa’s private sector accounts for 80 per cent of total production, two-thirds of investment, three-quarters of credit, and employs 90 per cent of the working-age population
Economic Development
A call for African businesses to join global public procurement market
United Nations Development Business (UNDB) platform offers a one-stop shop for global tendering information from development banks and other financial institutions.
coronavirus
COVID-19 could prove “disastrous” for Zimbabwe, UNDP study finds
Targeted measures and a crackdown on illicit financial flows will help
coronavirus
Only a united Africa can defeat COVID-19
Ahunna Eziakonwa, director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa
coronavirus
Everyone deserves quality healthcare, not just the rich
-Ahunna Eziakonwa, director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa
coronavirus
UNDP working to help African countries recover from COVID-19
-Ahunna Eziakonwa, director of UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa
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Future of Somalia depends on empowering youth
UNDP releases 2012 Somalia Human Development Report
Web Feature
Africa’s economy grows, but many stomachs are empty
Africa Human Development Report stirs debate on food security
Ending conflict
Can ‘peace radio’ survive in peacetime?
As UN missions end, the future of viable independent stations remains uncertain
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After war, creating jobs for peace
Unemployment challenges stability in Liberia, Sierra Leone
Cover Story
Mining to profit Africa’s people
Governments bargain for “fair deals” that enhance development
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Does financing benefit African women?
New initiatives to track the gender impact of development funds
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Banking on African women
Loan guarantees and private partners improve access
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Closing Ghana’s national poverty gap
North-south disparities challenge attainment of Millennium Development Goals
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Women in North Africa secure more rights
Despite hurdles, notable legal, political and social progress
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Japan summit promotes ‘vibrant Africa’
More Asian support pledged for anti-poverty Millennium Goals
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Africa seeks fair share of ‘green’ cash
Most climate change projects bypass continent
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Fighting African poverty, village by village
Innovative project in Ghana focuses on achieving Millennium goals
Cover Story
Women struggle to secure land rights
Hard fight for access and decision-making power
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Building a state for the Congolese people
Beyond peace and elections, fundamental reforms are essential
Cover Story
Bringing water to Africa’s poor
Expanded access requires more funds, efficiency and capacity
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Broadcasting peace: radio a tool for recovery
Unbiased information empowers communities after conflicts
Cover Story
Climate change: Africa gets ready
Planning how to deal with higher temperatures, shifting weather
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Africa a priority for new UN head
Ban Ki-moon sets African issues high on the global agenda
NEPAD in action
Water betters lives in Tanzania
Access to clean water critical to NEPAD development goals
Cover Story
Conflict resources: from ‘curse’ to blessing
Transforming an African war risk into a peace asset
NEPAD in action
Solar power: cheap energy source for Africa
NEPAD seeks to boost electricity supply in remote rural areas
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Combating inequality in Africa
Lessen inequities to reduce poverty and reach MDGs, says UN
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Tapping women’s entrepreneurship in Ghana
Access to credit, technology vital for breaking into manufacturing
Cover Story
Reintegration of ex-combatants
When war ends: transforming Africa’s fighters into builders
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Giant step for Kenya’s schools
Progress for both boys and girls towards Millennium education goal
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