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Somalia’s first all-women media team marks first anniversary
Established with support from the United Nations Development Programme, Bilan has provided the first opportunity for Somali women journalists to exercise complete editorial independence
Lack of jobs eclipses religious ideology as the main driver of violent extremism in Sub-Saharan Africa
New UNDP report findings challenge traditional assumptions about what drives people to violent extremism, and highlight urgent need to move away from security-driven responses to development-based approaches focused on prevention
Africa’s young innovators and advocates speak on the climate crisis — and our best hope to address it
Putting young people at the forefront of climate action and helping them realize their full potential
TICAD 8: UNDP welcomes new investments in Africa as Japan announces additional measures to accelerate recovery and economic growth
A total of $30 billion in financial contributions and a new US$130 million facility were announced
UNDP: More spent on fossil fuel subsidies than fighting poverty
The new 'Don’t Choose Extinction' campaign aims to raise awareness of the detrimental effects of fossil fuel subsidies on people and planet
Violent extremism costs African countries $97 billion each year
18-country study examines the impact of attacks on infrastructure and physical damage, formal and informal economies, and of 'security spending' on development processes.
COVID-19 could prove “disastrous” for Zimbabwe, UNDP study finds
Targeted measures and a crackdown on illicit financial flows will help
COVID-19: Looming crisis threatens to devastate economies & ramp up inequality
UNDP seeking unprecedented COVID-19 support
Despite dangers, many Africans still migrate to Europe
Irregular migrants reveal strong links between migration and development
Withstanding crises and redressing inequalities key to Africa’s continued progress
Jobs, social protection and more cohesive societies required to secure the region’s development gains, says UNDP’s 2014 Human Development Report
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