Poverty reduction

International donors are withdrawing, and nationalism has more momentum than multilateralism. What will the consequences be? A look into the future of development financing with Achim Steiner.

Ghanaian scholar assesses relevance of USAID and ECOWAS

Mopane worms are a vital source of protein and income in Zimbabwe. Yet they are under threat due to climate change, deforestation and overharvesting. New sustainable farming initiatives aim to preserve them amid a worsening food security crisis.

Malawi faces an ongoing food crisis, mainly due to systemic gender inequality. Empowering women in agriculture through land reforms and economic rights is crucial for food security and sustainable development.

Youth unemployment in Zambia is high. But for some, recycling scrap metal has become a source of income. Initiatives like Group Rock are transforming lives and proving that waste can indeed create wealth.

Women in strife-ridden Cameroon are demanding the chance to set up their lives again despite ongoing conflicts. What matters most is that they are able to earn a secure living. The whole country would benefit from this.

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Kenya’s beauty industry shifts towards natural skin products. Entrepreneurs champion organic alternatives, empowering women and reshaping perceptions of beauty while rejecting harmful skin-lightening products.

The Active Communities Fund in Mexico has mobilised $ 6.2 million to support grassroots projects, addressing post-pandemic challenges and fostering economic recovery through collective community action.

In an increasingly interconnected world, higher education plays a central role in shaping the future of individuals and therefore the future of societies. In countries like Uganda, having a foreign university degree makes a big difference.