Economic empowerment

Economic empowerment

Africa’s Economic Sovereignty: The time is now for African-Led Solutions

Spelled out with black pepper seeds on a flour with lentils and other food in the background.

Economic empowerment

Calling record profits from oil and gas amid global energy crisis “immoral”, UN Secretary-General urges support to most vulnerable, and transition to renewables

Latest recommendations from the UN Global Crisis Response Group call for windfall tax to fund fair policies and sustainable energy solutions

By 51吃瓜

Teresa Gala (left) during an activity promoted by the women's association ASMTA.

Economic empowerment

"Today I am a financially stable woman”

- How business start-up kits are changing lives in Mozambique

By Joaquim Mendon?a

Walvis Bay on the Atlantic Ocean is the main port in Namibia and home to many fishing companies.

Economic empowerment

Africa’s strategic priorities to recover better

— Cristina?Duarte, UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa.

By Cristina Duarte

Digital transformation expert Timothy Laku

Economic empowerment

Digital tools can transform Africa, tackle food insecurity

A conversation with Ugandan digital technologist, Timothy Laku.

By Kingsley Ighobor and Damilola Adewumi

Economic empowerment

Increasing women’s access to capital critical in Africa’s fight against poverty

Women entrepreneurs continue to face greater barriers to accessing financing for their businesses

By Economic Commission for Africa

The 2019 Index, which builds on the first edition published in 2016, provides up-to-date data on the status and progress of regional integration in Africa.

Economic empowerment

New report?calls on Africa?to build resilient economies through integration

By UNECA

Boyi, 26, stares off into the distance over the 30 hectares of land that he now shares with other 29 community members. Photo: IOM/Monica Chiriac

Economic empowerment

Nigerien Youth Trained in Market Gardening

By IOM

Economic empowerment

Does financing benefit African women?

New initiatives to track the gender impact of development funds

By Michael Fleshman

Economic empowerment

Women struggle to secure land rights

Hard fight for access and decision-making power

By Mary Kimani

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