UNDP's new Regional Programme Document (RPD) for Africa (2026–2029) draws on the continent's assets — including a growing youthful population, digital potential, natural resources and regional institutions — to catalyse transformational change. Building on this vision, UNDP Africa is developing a continental flagship initiative on Africa’s Critical Minerals that addresses the fundamental question: how should African countries make realistic, context-specific decisions about leveraging mineral wealth for economic transformation?

This webinar serves a dual purpose: to present preliminary research findings and to gather stakeholder insights that will inform the final policy papers and programme development.