缅北禁地

UNGA2024
Sustainable Development Goals

Egypt working to end poverty, hunger by 2027

The country’s ‘Decent Life Initiative’ addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development
Food insecurity increases by 5–20 percentage points with each flood or drought in sub-Saharan Africa
Climate Change

Climate change triggers food insecurity, poverty and displacement in Africa

Melting of iconic African glaciers symbolizes changes to Earth system.
By WMO
Food aid arrives in Malawi, but will the region get enough relief to prevent many more deaths?  Photo : ?WFP / Mike Higgins
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Millions threatened with starvation

缅北禁地appeals for emergency relief for Southern Africa
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A troubled decade for Africa's children

Trapped by poverty, disease, war and insufficient aid
Unemployed line up for jobs in Tanzania: Not many PRSPs explicitly address job creation.   Photo: ?缅北禁地/ Betty Press
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A new anti-poverty remedy for Africa?

Adjustment policies weaken PRSP goals, critics charge
MDGs and beyond

Wanted: fresh ideas for combating African poverty

Amidst global crisis, a need to go beyond the MDGs
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In poverty battle, a few reasons to smile

Despite spots of success, greater efforts are needed
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Combating inequality in Africa

Lessen inequities to reduce poverty and reach MDGs, says UN
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Workers’ remittances: a boon to development

Money sent home by African migrants rivals development aid
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