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Recognizing our collective humanity
In the first edition of the UNDP’s Hekima Series, Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka shared his thoughts on a range of transformational solutions for a new Africa. The central theme was a call to…
UNDP and Government of Rwanda Deploy Smart Anti- Epidemic Robots to Fight Against COVID-19!
The initiative, a first for UNDP, is a risk mitigation measure to support the national COVID-19 response efforts.
Madagascar processes COVID-19 testing material and medical waste safely for people and for planet
COVID-19 testing kits and medical waste are sterilized safely thanks to a UNDP-GEF project launched in 2016 in the country.
Transitioning to a circular economy with a multi-stakeholder platform in Ghana
We cannot continue with business as usual - a circular economy approach can help, in fact it is critical!
European Union ramps up support to Africa Adaptation Initiative with EUR 1 million grant
The EU to fund the Africa Adaptation Initiative as the AAI scales-up its support for climate change adaptation across the continent.
Digital guide to help African countries fast-track SDGs, Paris Agreement and AU’s Agenda 2063 implementation
Three leading development partners have presented a digital application at the COP 25 climate conference in Madrid to help African countries grapple with the simultaneous implementation of key global…
UNDP: In Africa, Meeting the Aspirations of Citizens Critical to Achieving Development Goals
Achim Steiner, UNDP Head called for stronger partnerships between governments in Africa and the UN to achieve SDGs.
Multi-Sectoral Partnerships for Localization and Innovation: Keys to Achieving the SDGs
The Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Mr. Achim Steiner, emphasized the importance of partnerships and localization in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals…
A spotlight can help save the Cameroon Forest
UNDP Cameroon spotlights the Congo Basin Forest that needs urgent attention.
Kenya plans to leverage on strategic partnerships
The SDG Accelerator Lab is a strategic development platform for Kenya that will bring together the government, private sector, civil society, philanthropy, academia, and young people to reimagine…
