UNESCO's global priorities are Africa and gender equality. As such, UNESCO and its development partners are listening to 54 African countries, with a stronger, more focused strategy. The African renaissance is underway, with the adoption of the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the Agenda 2030 for sustainable development paving the way for the African Economic Community. To this end, regional authorities are consolidating their ties.
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Priority Africa
Priority Africa
UNESCO's global priorities are Africa and Gender Equality. As such, UNESCO and development partners are attentive to 54 African countries with a stronger and better-targeted strategy. The African Renaissance is underway, with the adoption of the African Union Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development paving the ground for the African Economic Community. To this end, regional communities are consolidating ties.
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Events
UNESCO in Africa
UNESCO and its partners endeavours in Africa to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
- 210 programmes
- 54 countries
- 16 offices
- 2 institutes
- 70 years of expertise
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Africa in numbers
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Using Africa’s rich heritage as a ‘catalyst’ to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Publications
Priority Africa in Action, 2022-2023
2023
Education in Africa: placing equity at the heart of policy
The African fashion sector: trends, challenges & opportunities for growth
The Operational Strategy for Priority Africa 2022-2029
2022
The African film Industry: trends,challenges and opportunities for growth
2021
Published with the support of China
News from fields offices
Discover the latest news from UNESCO's regional offices in Africa, which play an essential role in promoting culture, education and science on the continent.
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