The Renewable Energy Fund is already proving that every dollar invested can unlock three times more in capital. Zimbabwe is creating a virtuous cycle where clean energy fuels opportunities, and these opportunities fuel growth.
Africa is home to more than one-sixth of the world’s population yet carries nearly a quarter of the global disease burden. This is not just a disparity—it is a warning. But it is not the full story.
In several countries across the African continent, young people are investing in their communities, using practical skills gained through technical and vocational education and training, or TVET, to develop local solutions to everyday challenges.
The UN Secretary-General repeated his call for Africa to have a greater say in decisions that affect its future, in remarks to a conference in Japan focused on the continent’s development.
The new SDG report shows that only 35 per cent of targets are on track. More effort is needed to unlock progress on the continent.
The future of billions of people hinges on the implementation of decisions made in Sevilla. With the right support, Africa can unlock a new era of growth and prosperity for itself and for the world.
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