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Stronger together for peace

With the support of Denmark, Luxembourg, and the Republic of Korea through UNDP’s primary channel for thematic, flexible funding, women, youth, and local…

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ECOWAS-CDRI membership reception.
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ECOWAS joins the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure: Strengthening risk-informed development in West Africa

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Cyclones Devastated Madagascar’s Poorest Communities, New Satellite Analysis Reveals

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Africa Takes Off with AI

Africa’s digital transformation gained fresh momentum at AFRI CONVERSE 2025 #4.

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Intergenerational dialogue explores Gen Z mobilization and governance pathways in Africa

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Ministerial Forum on Regional Partnership for Democracy Rallies Leaders Behind “Delivery-First” Agenda to Rebuild Trust and Strengthen Democratic Resilience in Africa

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Unlocking Groundwater to Power Africa’s Development: Strategic Partnerships Drive Water Investment Forward at the AU Summit

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Events
UNDP Africa at the #AUSummit 2026

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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.

Blogs and Stories

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Stories
Stronger together for peace

With the support of Denmark, Luxembourg, and the Republic of Korea through UNDP’s primary channel for thematic, flexible funding, women, youth, and local…

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The Power of Prevention: Community-led advocacy for HIV prevention in Southern Africa

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How Gen Z is Redefining Governance in Africa

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A Strategic Tripartite Partnership to Improve Flood Forecasting in West Africa and the Sahel

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Designing Mobility, Restoring Dignity: Aline Nicole and the Journey of Geuza

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Resilience beyond borders

A resilience‑building initiative in Karamoja is helping communities overcome insecurity, adapt to climate pressures, and build sustainable income opportunities…

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Beyond Productivity: Learning As the Engine of Progress at UNDP

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Africa’s AI Moment: Build the Infrastructure, Own the Future

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Publications

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Project Brief: LGBTI Inclusion Index

The LGBTI Inclusion Index (the Index) is a UNDP-led initiative supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development that aims to…

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Africa Youth Success Stories in Governance and Peacebuilding

Youth Success Stories in Governance and Peacebuilding presents 44 youth-led initiatives from across Africa that strengthen governance systems, support…

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UNDP Media Clinic – Outcomes Report

From 3 to 5 November 2025 in Addis Ababa, the UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa, in partnership with the African Union Commission, convened journalists,…

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LMPI Plus | Integrated Local Multidimensional Poverty Index for more inclusive local policies and programmes

This three-part publication package presents the Local Multidimensional Poverty Index Plus (LMPI+), which combines robust data with community-defined realities…

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Avoiding the Asymmetry of Leverage

UNDP's new Regional Programme Document (RPD) for Africa (2026–2029) draws on the continent's assets — including a growing youthful population, digital potential,…

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