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Op-Eds
Transforming Artisanal Mining Can Be Beneficial for People and the Planet
Empowering Artisanal Mining: A Future of Sustainability and Prosperity for All
Kwibuka30: Learning from the past, safeguarding the future against genocide
Remembering those whose futures were taken away, and those at risk across the world today
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.
Shifting the development paradigm in Angola
The people-centered, policy-backed and productive capacity-driven programme of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
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.
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.
How Africa benefits from the new historic “high seas” treaty on maritime biodiversity
Treaty obligates States to adopt ocean conservation measures with fair and equitable sharing of benefits.
“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
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
Sustainable Future: Equipping young researchers, innovators to work for climate
Green alternatives can transform Africa’s agri-food systems and generate significant benefits
Building on the resilience and power of older persons
Using the International Day of Older Persons to refocus on needs of older persons
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