South Africa 🇿🇦 has over 2 million small businesses.

But most formal jobs are created by a few large companies & government entities.

To change this, UN Trade and Development is supporting the country to build a resilient, innovative & agile entrepreneurial ecosystem. ow.ly/N9Qv50R7iwC

The transition to a circular economy could create more than 7 million jobs and unlock up to $4.5 trillion in economic growth by 2030.

UN Trade and Development explores best practices & policies to speed up this movement: ow.ly/5p4B50R4eju

#ZeroWasteDay

Women’s Day: Why investing in women is the key to faster development for all.

As we mark #InternationalWomensDay , this episode of the #WeeklyTradecast looks at the importance of investing in women with special guest UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan. 🎙️bit.ly/48XUrc5

.UN Trade and Development will mark its 60th anniversary from 12 to 13 June with a Global Leaders Forum, 'Charting a new development course in a changing world'.

It will unite leaders from across countries & industries to catalyze a new course for development. ow.ly/z9Cp50QJSAh

Are you passionate about redefining how we measure progress beyond GDP? Here's your chance to shape the future!

UN Trade and Development invites young minds under 30 to share insights on moving beyond GDP by 6 Mar. The top 5 essays will win a trip to Geneva 🤩🏆

➡️ smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BeyondGDP

.UN-OHRLLS is looking for passionate young people from #LLDCs to submit creative digital content showcasing the unique experiences of youth in these countries 📣

This is your chance to share your ideas & attend #LLDC3 in Kigali 🙌 🔗 un.org/en/landlocked/…

Curious about how the United Nations is working with & for youth in your country? 🤔

Check out the 3rd #Youth2030 Progress Report, which highlights the opportunities for governments & organizations to continue strengthening youth engagement & empowerment ➡️ unyouth2030.com/progressreport…

ECOSOC Youth Forum 2024📣
Apply now!

From April 16th-18th, young people will gather at UN in New York, to take action and share perspectives on topics around sustainable development!

Register here⬇️
linktree.com/ecosocyouthfor…

You can help make the digital world safer for Africa's children & youth! 💻

Children and Armed Conflict 📍 #ACTtoProtect invites you to contribute to shaping their advocacy campaign to spotlight the unique digital risks facing conflict-affected young people across the continent ➡️
forms.office.com/pages/response…

What’s the interplay between #ClimateGoals and trade through the lens of two generations?🧐

.UNCTAD Youth Regina Cornish & Chantal L.Carpentier of @UNCTAD discuss!🎙️

What was your #climatespark ?✨ Comment below!

UN Youth Office Connect4Climate

“Humanity is strongest when we stand together.

2024 must be a year for rebuilding trust and restoring hope.”

– António Guterres in his #NewYear message.
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🎥Reflecting on an incredible year of UNCTAD Youth -driven impact!🌟
Join us in revisiting exciting moments, discussions, and initiatives that shaped 2⃣0⃣2⃣3⃣📸

@UNCTAD UNCTADinvestment #ShapingTheWorldWeWant

Hundreds of young leaders took part in the 4th UNCTAD Youth Forum to set a transformative agenda for global change.

Their declaration calls for urgent action to green the world’s industries, bridge technological divides and reimagine education systems. bit.ly/3GqN0ya

.Empretec Network introduces its latest initiative, The Square for Global Goals!🚀🌟

Startup leaders in emerging economies can connect with a global network of peers and industry experts.

To deliver impact at scale.🌍🤝

Learn more 🔛bit.ly/4arqR0h

The 2024 Summit of the Future is our chance to shape a sustainable tomorrow.

Participate in a virtual consultation on 13 December to share your ideas for the Pact for the Future — a key document outlining collective commitments.

Register here ➡ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

“I’m very happy to work with countries and the UN to bring more voices of young people to the table.”

– @FelipePaullier, new head of UN Youth Office. un.org/sg/en/content/…

.UNCTAD Youth leaders making a mark at #COP28 !🔊🍀

Our UN Trade and Development Youth Action Hubs, led by young change-makers globally, are stepping into a new era of impact. 🌟 From ground-level #SDG projects to global events like UN ECOSOC President Youth Forum and #Cop28Dubai , our members are making waves! 🌐✨

Stay tuned for exciting updates in 2024!

Young leaders at the 4th UN Trade and Development Youth Forum in Abu Dhabi🇦🇪 set a new transformative agenda in the new Youth Declaration.📢

It calls for urgent action to green industries, bridge tech divides, and reimagine education. ✨

🔎bit.ly/47HMXtP

#ShapingTheWorldWeWant

After the UN Trade and Development Youth Forum in Abu Dhabi🇦🇪, the Youth Action Hubs participants reunite! 🌐
Exciting plans are in motion for 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣, outlining upcoming activities that will amplify YAH's voices in the development agenda. 🚀

#ShapingTheWorldWeWant #SDGs