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Sustainable Development Goals

Egypt working to end poverty, hunger by 2027

The country’s ‘Decent Life Initiative’ addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development

By UNIC Cairo

Food insecurity increases by 5–20 percentage points with each flood or drought in sub-Saharan Africa

Climate Change

Climate change triggers food insecurity, poverty and displacement in Africa

Melting of iconic African glaciers symbolizes changes to Earth system.

By WMO

Elections have spread in Africa, but democracy remains weak. Photo : ©UN / P. Sudhakaran

Departments

Poverty 'stalls' further spread of democracy

By Africa Renewal

Food aid arrives in Malawi, but will the region get enough relief to prevent many more deaths? Photo : ©WFP / Mike Higgins

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Millions threatened with starvation

UN appeals for emergency relief for Southern Africa

By Michael Fleshman

Cover Story

A troubled decade for Africa's children

Trapped by poverty, disease, war and insufficient aid

By Michael Fleshman

Unemployed line up for jobs in Tanzania: Not many PRSPs explicitly address job creation. Photo: ©UN / Betty Press

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A new anti-poverty remedy for Africa?

Adjustment policies weaken PRSP goals, critics charge

By Gumisai Mutume

Under-Secretary-General Cheick Sidi Diarra

Web Feature

Least developed countries at a ‘turning point,’ says the UN’s Cheick Sidi Diarra

By Michael Fleshman

Recipients of loans from Buusaa Gonofaa, a non-governmental organization

Web Feature

In Ethiopia, battling poverty with tiny bits of cash

By Andualem Sisay

MDGs and beyond

Wanted: fresh ideas for combating African poverty

Amidst global crisis, a need to go beyond the MDGs

By Fantu Cheru

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Africa’s hard road to the Millennium Development Goals

Sobering numbers, but some bright spots

By Africa Renewal

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In poverty battle, a few reasons to smile

Despite spots of success, greater efforts are needed

By André-Michel Essoungou

Empowering the poorest countries to reach poverty goals

Web Feature

UN report card on anti-poverty goals shows mixed picture of progress and obstacles

By UN News

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Combating inequality in Africa

Lessen inequities to reduce poverty and reach MDGs, says UN

By Ernest Harsch

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Workers’ remittances: a boon to development

Money sent home by African migrants rivals development aid

By Gumisai Mutume