Humanity needs leadership and
solidarity to defeat the coronavirus
The initiative, a first for UNDP, is a risk mitigation measure to support the national COVID-19 response efforts.
This series draws on UNDP's experience and knowledge globally and from the expertise and capacity of our partner think tanks and academic institutions in Africa
Volunteerism holds the potential to buffer the continent from becoming the next epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic
Thanks to its investment in a communal approach, Eritrea has been able to turn the tide in the fight against COVID-19
The programme aims to coordinate response and recovery efforts around four joint interventions areas
Award-winning photojournalist Malin Fezehai traveled to Lake Chad to document stories of resilience and the path towards stabilization
UNDP Renewed Strategic Offer for Africa
The Strategic Offer aims to strengthen UNDP’s position as Africa’s premier enabler and integrator for the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the 2063 Agenda.
UNDP Accelerator Lab : Learning to innovate in order to act better
UNDP Accelerator Labs in Africa will answer complex questions so that collectively we can better understand the problems facing people, countries, and regions, and meet their expectations for growth and prosperity
Voices from Africa
See our newsletter Voices from Africa for the latest updates on our work in the region, our exciting blog series on diverse topics and upcoming events.
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Aiming to eradicate poverty, violence and hunger, UNDP is assisting African countries to translate economic growth into long-lasting, inclusive human development. We work with African governments, businesses, communities and regional organizations, helping countries to develop capacity, share knowledge and mobilize funds for sustainable development. Learn more about the Regional Service Centre for Africa.
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Maendeleo Policy Forum
Maendeleo Policy Forum
A space for African leaders, international mediators and negotiators, researchers, policy makers, development practitioners and writers on African issues, to dialogue and debate on critical issues of development in Africa.
About Africa
1,126 billion
Population
47%
Poverty rate
$1,871
Per capita income
0.4837
Human Dev. Index
