Africa sustainable development report launched in New York
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the African Development…
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Strengthening financial systems for sustainable development in Africa
In a significant step toward bolstering public finance systems, experts and stakeholders from across Africa gathered today for…
Securing legal identity for all Africans key to sustainable development
Development experts are calling for political support to accelerate investment in effective civil registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS)…
Report urges better resource management for attaining SDGs
The UN Environment Program’s (UNEP) International Resource Panel (IRP) has published the second edition of its Global Resources…
US Embassy launches 4th academy of women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia
Empowering women in the economy and closing gender gaps in the world of work are key to achieving…
Zambia’s President to reflect at 2024 Africa mining conference
Zambia is set to promote its invetment opportunities in mineral sector at the 2024 Mining Indaba, the major…
Igniting transformation, bold collaborations towards unstoppable Africa
Leaders from global business, investment, government, sports, and the arts gathered in New York on Thursday, 21st September…
Moscow shares urban development experiences to Africa
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Moscow, the capital of Russia, and other regions have today shared their smart…
Burkina Faso gets partners to develop Kaya-Dori axis
The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) signed a financing agreement on…
Taking stock of progress on SDGs implementation
African countries should learn from the experience of each other including successes, challenges and lessons learned, with a…
Africa advised to undertake wide-ranging reforms
African countries should institute wide-ranging fiscal reforms to expedite sustainable recovery from multiple crises which have hindered industrialization…
MFS Africa, ITC partner to expand digital finance in Africa
To support small businesses in financial digital inclusion, the new partnership between MFS Africa and the International Trade…
Investing in resilient Internet enhances inclusive growth in Africa
African countries have been urged to invest in building resilient internet infrastructure to tap digital opportunities and accelerate…
PowerChina engages in sustainable development in Africa
Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) is actively participating in the “Belt and Road” initiative in Africa, responding…
Political forum on sustainable development kicks off in New York
The 2022 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) officially opened on 5 July, with a call to…
Africa recommitted to achieving Sustainable Development Goals
African countries recommitted to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by building better through investing in green growth to…
Korea agency provides $20 million grant to Ethiopia
Korea’s international development agency known as KOICA has agreed to provide $20 million grant to Ethiopia in support…
Ethiopia set to host African youth summit
Ethiopia is set to host the 4th African Youth Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit scheduled to take place…
Africa to build on progress towards Agenda 2063
The 8th African Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD) opened with a reminder for Africa to acknowledge the…
UN agency launches AfCFTA Country Business Index Report
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) unveiled today the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Country Business…
Kigali set to host regional forum on sustainable development
The capital of Rwanda, Kigali is set to host the 8th Session of Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable…
African Development Bank Board approves water policy
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a new policy on water, prioritizing…
Partners to unlock additional sustainable investment opportunities in Africa
The African Development Bank Group and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Monday signed a…
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…
Africa business forum in Ethiopia to focus on prosperity
The third round of Africa Business Forum scheduled in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia next month is set to focus…