Opinion
OP-ED: Why collaboration will be key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, ByAnne-Birgitte Albrectsen
Since 2015, when the United Nations established a set of shared goals and targets for achieving sustainable development around the world, the development community has been excited, energized but also a little bit wary. While the ambition contained within the Global Goals is high, the challenge is vast. What is…
Read More »OP-ED: Africa, A Continent of Hope, By António Guterres
Far too often, the world views Africa through the prism of problems. When I look to Africa, I see a continent of hope, promise and vast potential. I am committed to building on those strengths and establishing a higher platform of cooperation between the United Nations and the leaders and…
Read More »Youth Perspective: Whose voice matters when it comes to sustainable development?
By Ravi Karkara & Doug Ragan Harvesting Youth Partnership by Strengthening Inclusive Participation in the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals In the year 2000, the United Nations announced the Millennium Development Goals to set a path for nation-states and citizens across the world in bringing certain fundamental changes…
Read More »Africa can be malaria-free by 2030 – ALMA
Late January, African heads of state through the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) honored 13 African countries for their role in drastically reducing malaria incidence and death across the continent. From the time when ALMA was founded to 2015, the incidence of malaria has reduced by more than 60% while…
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AfCFTA Business Forum 2020 holds ahead of commencement of trading under the CFTA
African Heads of State and Government, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders Friday convened …
