Africa Sustainable Development Report 2018
According to the Joint AfDB-AU-ECA-UNDP 2018 report, Africa is the fastest urbanizing region globally, but the potential benefits are not yet fully exploited; Efficiency in energy use is improving but reliance on biomass poses a challenge to progress. Africa outperforms most of the world’s regions in the conservation and sustainable use of its mountain resources.
UNDP Accelerator Lab : Learning to innovate in order to act better
UNDP Accelerator Labs in Africa will answer complex questions so that collectively we can better understand the problems facing people, countries, and regions, and meet their expectations for growth and prosperity
Voices from Africa
See our newsletter Voices from Africa for the latest updates on our work in the region, our exciting blog series on diverse topics and upcoming events.
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Aiming to eradicate poverty, violence and hunger, UNDP is assisting African countries to translate economic growth into long-lasting, inclusive human development. We work with African governments, businesses, communities and regional organizations, helping countries to develop capacity, share knowledge and mobilize funds for sustainable development. Learn more about the Regional Service Centre for Africa.
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Maendeleo Policy Forum
Maendeleo Policy Forum
A space for African leaders, international mediators and negotiators, researchers, policy makers, development practitioners and writers on African issues, to dialogue and debate on critical issues of development in Africa.
About Africa
1,126 billion
Population
47%
Poverty rate
$1,871
Per capita income
0.4837
Human Dev. Index