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Can Groundwater Act as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development in Africa’s borderlands?

The Horn of Africa is facing a severe drought following the worst performing rains in 73 years and five successive failed rainy seasons.

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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.

Africa, we spoke. Now let's act.

In a continuation of our series, #AfricaLetsTalk, here are a few reflections, in the words of dignitaries and UNDP staff, on what they took away from the 36th Ordinary Session of the AU Summit.

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UNDP at Munich: continuity in development support essential to mitigating the impact of military coups, say experts

At a UNDP-hosted roundtable on the side-lines of the Munich Security Conference, high-level decision-makers and experts called for the continuity of international assistance and engagement.

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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.