Gender equality to help achieve food security and sustainable development
July 17, 2017
FAO recognizes the vital role of rural women in freeing the world from hunger and poverty.
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Eco-friendly African start-ups receive prestigious awards
July 17, 2017
Fifteen eco-friendly African start-ups receive prestigious Switch Africa Green-Seed Awards.
African governments to invest in green innovation to combat continent's environmental woes
July 12, 2017
Climate change, healthy oceans, pollution and drought on the agenda of African environment ministers' meeting to boost continent's Development.
Youth employment necessary to achieve a sustainable world
July 03, 2017
Agriculture ministers urged to address African rural youth unemployment
Uniting to put education at heart of sustainable development
June 30, 2017
High-level SDG Action Event on Education that took place at UN Headquarters on 28 June to discuss ways to “ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning.”
Gabon commits to protect its forests
June 30, 2017
Government of Gabon and the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) signed a Letter of Intent for 18 million US dollars to protect the country’s forests and accelerate the fight against climate change.
New films on Global Goals spotlight women’s journeys of resilience
June 27, 2017
On 12 June, the Leave No One Behind Coalition, together with UN Women launched four new films that show how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—a set of 17 global goals unanimously adopted by governments worldwide—can truly transform the lives of women and girls.
New funding for Polio eradication
June 27, 2017
WHO Director-General elect Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomes new funding for Polio eradication inititaive.
Industrialization and investment in Africa
June 23, 2017
19 June 2017 – Parliamentarians, policymakers, public and private investors, and representatives of civil society have discussed investing in the industrialization process of developing countries, particularly in Africa. The event, organized by the Brussels office of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), together with Global Africa and African Diaspora Network in Europe (ADNE), took place during the opening of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly.
Gender equality in trade policy
June 23, 2017
The Case for mainstreaming gender in African trade and sustainable development policies
