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Africa Dialogue Series 2021: Culture has real power as trigger for development, says UN Special Advisor on Africa

ADS 2021 celebrated the continent’s identity and culture, discussed challenges and opportunities.

By Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

ADS 2021 Photo: Daniella Van Leggelo-Padilla / World Bank

Human Capital: culture and heritage unleashing the potential

A video conversation with academics.

By Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

Cristina Duarte, UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa

Africa Dialogue Series: Harnessing culture for development

Africa’s rich culture should go beyond artistic decorations, music or dance and showcase a strong set of values that embrace change, generate innovations and to contribute to the world.

By Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution 1325 (2000) calling for participation of women in the

Joint Statement on the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325

The African Peer Review Mechanism and the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa call for greater inclusion of women in peace and security processes

By Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

Africa Dialogue Series 2021: Culture has real power as trigger for development, says UN Special Advisor on Africa

Human Capital: culture and heritage unleashing the potential

Africa Dialogue Series: Harnessing culture for development

Joint Statement on the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325

Understanding plastic pollution and its impact on lives

30 years on, South Africa still dismantling racism and apartheid’s legacy

Streamlining Egypt’s food value chain through technology

Explainer: How Darfur became a ‘humanitarian calamity and catastrophic human rights crisis’