In a concerted effort to prevent violent extremism, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ghana in collaboration with Movement of Rural Entrepreneurial Women (MORE- WOMEN) have handed over livelihood startup tools to women and youth in Manyoro in the Upper East Region of Ghana to strengthen their socio-economic resilience. With funding from the…
By Allen Anie, YAI Programme Chief Technical Advisor and Ernestina Ocansey, Communications Officer – UNDP Ghana, on International Youth Day As we celebrate International Youth Day 2024, the theme “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development” resonates deeply. With 70% of the SDG targets influenced by digital technologies and data, the connection between…
Some Young Africa Innovates participants in a group photo Source: UNDP Ghana “For the first time, I have a clear direction for my innovation. I learned how to approach problems in a structured way and set achievable goals to help grow my innovation”, said Mark Sarfo, participant from the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) programme pilot…
By Catherine Adodoadji-Dogbe, Programme Analyst at UNDP Ghana The ocean covers over 70% of our planet and plays a vital role regulating the climate and providing food, accounting for almost 16% of all animal protein consumed globally. Despite its importance, the ocean faces numerous threats, including illegal fishing, plastic pollution, and climate change. This year’s World…
Every year on 8th March, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated to commemorate and honor women’s accomplishments, raise awareness about gender disparities and discrimination as well as promote global support for women. As part of efforts to mark this year’s IWD celebration, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ghana in partnership with Renel…
By Catherine Adodoadji-Dogbe, Programme Analyst and Fatima Farouta, Head of Solutions Mapping, UNDP Ghana, on International Day of Zero Waste Globally there has been an increase in municipal solid waste generation. Predictions indicate that Municipal solid waste generation will grow from 2.3 billion tonnes in 2023 to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050. The global direct cost…
Results from Ghana’s 2024 pre-budget survey show businesses look forward to the budget considering initiatives that review certain tax policies and reduce inflation to lessen economic impacts. The findings also call for the need to invest in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those relating to education, health, and economic prosperity to leave…
By Dr Angela Lusigi, UNDP Resident Representative in Ghana on World Humanitarian Day Introduction The number of humanitarian crisis driven by the complex interplay of climate change, conflicts, political upheavals, economic disparities, and social challenges is rising. According to the 2023 Global Humanitarian Overview July Update, 363 million people worldwide are currently…
