Publications

Analysis Report on Trends And Patterns in Resilience and Innovation by Informal Cross Border Traders in East Africa: Case Study of Youth and Female-Owned Businesses Before & Post-Covid-19

This report presents a comprehensive understanding of the trends and patterns in resilience and innovation by informal cross-border trade (ICBT) in East Africa

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Promise, Peril and Resilience: Voices of Agropastoralists in Africa's Borderland Regions

Produced by UNDP's Africa Borderlands Centre, this report constitutes a wealth of insights to build better programming and make sure our development actions are relevant and efficient.

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Mitigating Security Risks to Africa's ICBT through e-Commerce: Issues, Challenges and Prospects

This presentation by Dr Zeynu Ummer and Dr Kehinde Bolaji, discusses ways to address security risks in Africa's cross-border trade through e-commerce.

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Informal Social Protection Mechanisms along Kenya-Tanzania Border

This spotlight brief provides insight into the contributions of informal social protection structures in the lives of populations residing in cross-border areas of Kenya and Tanzania.

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Africa Borderlands at a Glance

To better understand the true picture and opportunities in borderlands, the UNDP Africa Borderlands Centre undertook a targeted mapping of data and stories from Africa’s borderlands. The Centre tapped into the power of pictures and illustrations to create a coffee book

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Africa Borderlands Centre | Annual Report 2021

UNDP established the Africa Borderlands Centre in February 2021 as a flagship initiative to empower borderland voices and communities in Africa

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