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A stronger connection between Business and Human Rights is critical for Sustainable Economic Development in Africa.

Africa is crucial in shaping global responsible business practices and fostering ongoing collaboration among governments, civil society, and international partners.

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10 years of progress: Advancing rights, inclusion and health through the African Regional Judges Forum

Over the past decade, the Forum has been instrumental in creating enabling legal environments by advocating for the rights of marginalized populations – including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) people and key populations.

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Unveiling the premiere cohort of the timbuktoo fintech hub

The premiere cohort of the timbuktoo Fintech Hub represent a diverse range of fintech solutions addressing critical development challenges aligned with the SDGs. Read more:
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timbuktoo launches Pan-African Fintech Hub in Lagos

UNDP and the timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation launch a state-of-the-art pan-African Fintech timbuktoo Hub in Lagos, Nigeria to catalyze innovation, foster collaboration, and drive growth to spur socio-economic development.
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Sensibilisation et simplification du processus des règles d’origine de la #ZLECAf

Booster le commerce intra-africain et renforcer le soutien aux PMEs en Afrique Centrale

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UNDP and AfriCatalyst host capacity building workshop in Tanzania to support ongoing efforts to secure fairer credit ratings

Taking place from 23 to 25 July in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the event is set to boost inclusive and sustainable blue growth across Africa.

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UNDP and AfriCatalyst host capacity building workshop in Tanzania to support ongoing efforts to secure fairer credit ratings

With only eight years remaining to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals deadline, African countries have an opportunity to secure favourable financing terms to meet their development aspirations.

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Advancing sustainable development: UNDP at the 10th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

Advancing sustainable development: UNDP at the 10th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

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Ahead of the UN Summit of the Future: insights from the African Youth Consultative Forum and position paper

Ahead of the UN Summit of the Future: insights from the African Youth Consultative Forum and position paper

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Africa launch of the 2023-2024 Human Development Report

Africa launch of the 2023-2024 Human Development Report

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UNDP at the 10th session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

UNDP at the 10th session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

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Meet the 3rd cohort fellows!

We mapped their country of origin and country of deployment.

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Participants to the 10th Africa Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Finance, 3-5 April 2024
Advancing Biodiversity Conservation: 10th Africa Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Finance

Over 70 biodiversity finance experts and government officials from 16 countries convened in Blantyre, Malawi, from 3-5 April for the 10th Africa Regional Dialogue for Biodiversity Finance
timbuktoo enters High Gear with the Incorporation of Headquarters in Kigali

The historic incorporation of the timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation in Kigali, Rwanda is key to driving sustainable growth and prosperity for all, forging collaborative networks spanning universities, startups, and venture capital for Africa’s youth to spark the startUp revolution.

The African Union Commission and the United Nations Development Programme welcome the third cohort of African Young Women Leaders

The African Union Commission and the United Nations Development Programme welcome the third cohort of African Young Women Leaders

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UNDP’s timbuktoo initiative pioneers Research and Development space for Zambia's Youth

UNDP launched the Mukuba University Innovation Pod at Copperbelt University in Zambia, a new development model bridging the gap between research & development on the one hand, & product creation on the other, to ensure that Africa’s youth are the catalysts sparking the continent’s industrial drive.
UNDP’s timbuktoo empowers young women innovators in Malawi

In a new effort to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, UNDP recently inaugurated a University Innovation Pod at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences. Launched under timbuktoo, UNDP’s bold and ambitious initiative is a pivotal step towards enhancing research and innovation.
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Launch of the 2023 Sahel Human Development Report

Abundant, sustainable energy resources in the Sahel can transform the fortunes of over 340 million people and spur green industrialisation

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UNDP positions itself as a key partner ahead of African Union Summit

The RSCA Open House kicked off today, 15 February, with the launch of ‘A Continent in Conversation’, a new high-level policy dialogue series that brings together leaders and thinkers to engage deeply on how Africa can navigate and influence the international political landscape.

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Call for Papers - 2024 African Economic Conference

Send your paper to have the opportunity to present at the 2024 African Economic Conference in Botswana from 23 to 25 November.

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Call for Papers - AEC 2024

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UNDP Africa supports 46 countries in accelerating achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, expediting structural economic transformation for sustainable development, building resilience to shocks, and promoting sound governance, peace and security throughout the continent.

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