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AfCFTA: Upcoming Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade a chance to empower women

Policies must ensure benefits of economic growth are equitably distributed, with a particular focus on gender inclusivity.
ByMaxime Houinato

Shifting the development paradigm in Angola

The people-centered, policy-backed and productive capacity-driven programme of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
ByPaul Akiwumi

The United Nations Is not leaving the Sudan

What is the United Nations doing for the Sudanese?” This is a question I am often asked when I meet people inside and outside of the Sudan. And it is an important one.
ByUN Chronicle

Intra-African trade provides an opportunity for inclusive economic growth

Women’s land tenure security is essential for both their empowerment at a micro-level as agricultural producers in a household and at a macro-level for unlocking transformative social and economic benefits.
ByJanet Edeme

“Africa’s COP" should not neglect Africa’s concerns

It unconscionable to arm-twist the entire continent into accepting an unrealistic "only renewables from now on" argument

ByCristina Duarte

AfCFTA: The environmental case for the continental free trade area

Africa’s single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low

ByAndrew Mold

Sustainable Future: Equipping young researchers, innovators to work for climate

Green alternatives can transform Africa’s agri-food systems and generate significant benefits
ByMichèle Mbo’o-Tchouawou

Building on the resilience and power of older persons

Using the International Day of Older Persons to refocus on needs of older persons

ByLydia Zigomo

For a food-secure world, invest in women and girls

World Food Day is 16 October: Why the case for empowering women, girls, and youth is urgent
ByJemimah Njuki

Transforming Education Summit – the global moment of truth

Collective action on future-oriented learning & education financing is urgent
ByAmina J. Mohammed, Jutta Urpilainen

African cities: Climate action plans could help address injustice, inequity

Voices of the marginalized and at-risk people are crucial for generating appropriate locally owned solutions.
ByGina Ziervogel

Holding onto hope as we mark World Humanitarian Day

Let’s recognize humanitarians who work tirelessly, day and night, to save lives at risk

ByMartin Griffiths