United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

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Artificial intelligence and Africa

Artificial IntelligenceExperts say supportive policies and robust infrastructure key for tech opportunities

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Green financing could help Africa mitigate climate change effects

African DevelopmentGreen bonds through public private partnerships can fund such projects and programmes.

Veronica Jakarasi, Chief Director, Climate and Meteorological Services of Zimbabwe

Green financing could help Africa mitigate climate change effects

Green bonds through public private partnerships can fund such projects and programmes

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Call to improve jobs for youth in Africa

Africa youthCreating a skilled workforce requires better access to quality basic education

Global leaders urged to scale up support for the Great Blue Wall initiative

COP27 blue economy

An Africa-led effort seeking to unlock blue economy potential and counter effects of climate change in the Western Indian Ocean region

Togo and UN sign MoU to establish the African Cybersecurity Centre

Based in Lome, the centre will promote cybersecurity and fight cybercrime

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Green bonds to serve Africa’s sustainable investment needs

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The innovative finance instrument can help fill the SDG financing gap

Zambia and DRC sign cooperation agreement to manufacture electric batteries

Trade ties: Zambia and DRC sign cooperation Agreement to manufacture electric batteries, create jobs

Both countries are home to 80 percent of minerals required for production of electric car batteries.

Africa’s youth renew commitment to the SDGs

Africa’s Youth in The Decade of Action: Actors or Bystanders virtual hub mobilises young people for the Global Goals.