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Event: AfCFTA and the fundamentals for a new development pathway for Africa

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Digest no. 15 - UNDP Africa

IOM and UNDP team up to tackle migration and development issues facing West and Central Africa

Africa Leading the 4th Industrial Revolution

UNDP launches Playbook to increase fluency on emerging technologies for Africa’s development

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Press Release: New Crises Looming in Africa in Wake of War in Ukraine

UNDP issues new report assessing the impact of the war in Ukraine on Africa's sustainable development

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One Comorian, One Tree.

The government of the Union of the Comoros and UNDP launch an ambitious reforestation initiative with the support of the CVF and GEF.

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UNDP Africa supports countries in accelerating achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by

eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions,
expediting structural economic transformations for sustainable development,
building resilience to shocks,
and promoting sound governance, peace and security throughout the continent.

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Carbon Justice for All: How Carbon Markets Can Advance Equitable Climate Action Globally

Carbon markets can be a powerful tool to help advance carbon justice. By entering carbon markets, developing countries can advance their socio-economic developmen...