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2023 African Economic Conference

The 2023 edition of the African Economic Conference will be held on 16 – 18 November and focus on the "Imperatives for Sustainable Industrial Development in Africa"

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Ethiopia set to host the 2023 African Economic Conference

Press release: Ethiopia will host the 2023 African Economic Conference from 16 to 18 November at the UN Conference Centre. The 2023 will focus on the Imperatives for Sustainable Industrial Development in Africa.

6 Africa-focused conversations not to miss during UNGA78

Ahead of the high-level week, UNDP's Regional Bureau for Africa highlights 5 Africa-focused conversations not to miss during the 78th United Nations General Assembly

Strengthening ties between Africa and the diaspora for socio-economic prosperity: building prosperity for Africa's people - everywhere

#HekimaSeries is a UNDP African Influencers for Development Platform holding space for African solutions to accelerate the continent's attainment of the SDGs and the AU's Agenda 2063 - The Africa We Want.

Vision 2030: Advancing Progress for LGBTI+ Inclusion and Rights in Africa

On 29-30 July 2023, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) “#WeBelongAfrica: Inclusive Governance Initiative” and the Hivos “Free to be me” project jointly organized the “Vision 2030: LGBTI+ Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa” consultation in Mauritius.

Hekima Accra ends with a strong call for private-public partnerships to accelerate Africa's economic transformation

Hekima Accra, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ended with a resounding call for collaborations between the private sector and the state to spearhead Africa's economic transformation.

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Groundwater Access Facility To Boost New Solutions To Horn of Africa Droughts

UNDP and partners call for the creation of a Groundwater Access Facility (GaFa) to sustainably use millions of cubic kilometers of untapped groundwater reservoirs in the region of Africa the most affected by chronic drought.

Landmark Declaration Adopted to Strengthen Climate Security in the Sahel

Sahelian Countries adopt landmark declaration at inaugural Sahel Climate, Peace and Security Forum in Bamako, Mali, committing to bolstering climate security in the region.

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Journey to Extremism in Africa: Pathways to Recruitment and Disengagement

This report presents the outcome of an intensive two-year UNDP study aimed to deepen the understanding of what drives young men and women to join and leave violent extremist groups.

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Dynamics of Violent Extremism in Africa: Conflict Ecosystems, Political Ecology and the Spread of the Proto-State

This report details the modus operandi and the evolution of violent extremist groups over time.

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#VijanaNaAmani255: youth lead the charge toward safer societies in southern Tanzania

An innovative youth-led peacebuilding project in the southern borderlands of Tanzania is mobilizing residents to participate in peacebuilding activities in their communities.

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Building a Path to Reconciliation in the Central African Republic

The Central African Republic has struggled with a painful history. Discover how we support the Central African Truth, Justice, Reparation and Reconciliation Commission in its crucial undertaking.

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#RebuildingTogether Podcast

This podcast series takes us through the journey of understanding the crisis, the role of stabilization and the need for responses that cater to the needs of the more than 30 million people directly affected by the Lake Chad Basin crisis.

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What we do

UNDP Africa supports 46 countries in accelerating achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, expediting structural economic transformation for sustainable development, building resilience to shocks, and promoting sound governance, peace and security throughout the continent.