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FAO, Mu'tah University Launch Women-Led Climate Adaptation Initiative
AMMAN - The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in Jordan, in cooperation with Mu'tah University, ...
UN envoy urges Security Council to try to prevent renewed civil war in South Sudan
The top United Nations official in South Sudan is urging the U.N. Security Council to use its clout to prevent the world’s ...
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UN Youth Forum brings fresh perspectives on sustainable development
Young people from across the globe are meeting at UN Headquarters this week to share their recommendations to transform the world into a fairer, greener and more sustainable place.
TASS Russian News Agency18h
Only 37% of people in Africa enjoy internet access — UN
UNDP also notes that Africa is experiencing an acute shortage of digital capacity, with only 2% of the world's data centers located on the continent ...
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As Sudan’s civil war enters 3rd year, famine and atrocities mount
Sudan's civil war marks the end of its second year on Tuesday, and the fighting, atrocities and famine are only mounting.
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How African entrepreneurs are reviving landscapes – and creating economic opportunities
The UNEP-led Restoration Factory is supporting entrepreneurs to revive ecosystems through scalable, market-based solutions.
The Punch on MSN2d
Foundation seeks UNDP’s partnership on youth empowerment
The Activate Success International Foundation is seeking to partner with the United Nations Development Programme to empower ...
Tribune Online on MSN2d
Nigeria, UNDP partner to strengthen democratic institutions in West Africa
Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have partnered to strengthen democratic institutions in West Africa through the Regional Partnership for Democracy.This initiative aims to ...
Trump administration says it cut funding to some lifesaving UN food programs by mistake
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other administration officials had pledged to spare emergency food programs and other life ...
The Street Journal5d
US tariff move a ‘wake-up call’ for Africa – UNDP
The Streetjournal Magazine is an online investigating media house that specializes on systematic, serious crimes, political ...
Devex5d
Who’s still hiring development roles in the global south?
Yet, despite the disruption, several organizations continue to recruit talent to carry out their missions. From multilateral ...