Africa’s economic downturn affects SDGs progress
Before the onset of the deadly novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Africa was recording positive growth rates but not enough to achieve
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UN agency launches Africa green recovery report
The Economic Commission for Africa on Monday launched the Building Forward for an African Green Recovery report which highlights the
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COVIS-19 stops 20 years progress of Sustainable Development Goals
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today launched its fourth annual Goalkeepers Report, featuring new data showing how the ripple
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Zimbabwe to host sustainable development forum
Zimbabwe is ready to host the Sixth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) that will be held in Victoria
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Displaced populations secure support at Global Refugee Forum
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are stepping up their support for refugees and people affected by forced displacement, including hosting communities,
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UN report points how African governments boost revenue
A new report by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) points out how Africa government can boost their revenue
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Knowledgeable mayors drive change in Ethiopia’s cities
A three-day multi-stakeholder capacity development meeting to support the building of effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels of
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257 million people in Africa undernourished, UN says
A new UN report reveals 257 million Africans (20 percent of the population of the continent) are undernourished. The number
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Kenya’s 100,000 green homes initiative moves forward
UNOPS landmark affordable housing agreement with the government of Kenya has taken a major step forward this week, following further
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