Held constructive meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mali Amb. Abdoulaye Diop to deepen engagement in meeting the #SDGs for everyone.

🌊 Africa's marine resources present significant opportunities for sustainable development. Day 1⃣ of #ABEW2024 begins with a high-level plenary session, focusing on sharing experiences and discussing how to advance partnerships for a thriving Blue Economy 🌍 #AfricaBlueEconomy

🌊 Happy Africa Day of Seas & Oceans 🎈 A 💬 from Matthias Z. Naab, UN Development Regional Service Centre for Africa (RSCA) Director 👇 'Over 12M tonnes of plastic enter our oceans annually ‼️ It's critical to adopt sustainable practices to preserve marine life & coastal communities.' #ABEW24

Happy Africa Day of Seas and Oceans, from Madeleine Nyiratuza, PhD, our Regional Technical Advisor for Water, Oceans, Ecosystems & Biodiversity ♒️🌊💙 💬 Protecting our marine ecosystems not only supports biodiversity but also strengthens our resilience against climate impacts.

🌊 Blue Economy and the One African Market go hand in hand. 💬 The #AfCFTA will provide businesses with the opportunity to process more of the fishery products that the continent consumes.- Komi Tsowou, UNDP Regional Advisor on the AfCFTA Secretariat Official Happy Africa Day of Seas & Oceans 💙

We all have a role in creating fiscal space for the #SDGs. International Financial Institutions are central to driving progress in Burkina Faso while supporting the transitions.

PNUD GABON is proud form a strategic partnership with Gouvernement Gabon, The Gov't of Japan, and Ministère de la Justice, Garde des Sceaux to promote a more accountable, efficient and inclusive justice sector in Gabon. Partnerships are key to a successful transition and beyond.

✅ About 100 communications & partnerships focal persons ✅ 41 Country Offices ✅ 3 hubs + headquarter All gathered at our Regional Service Center in #AddisAbaba to exchange on telling UN Development stories of impact & advance partnership for #SDGs. ➡️ Lots of learning & team building

Today, and every day, we celebrate the power, creativity & resilience of young people. On this #InternationalYouthDay, we recognize their impact on driving innovation & creating positive change around the world. We need to support them as they lead the way in shaping tomorrow 🌍

Pleased to represent Ahunna Eziakonwa, our Director UNDP Africa, to exchange with UNICEF Colleagues on their new strategic priorities for #Africa. UN Development remains committed to working with sister agencies as one #UN to contribute to sustainable development.

“92 cents of every $ we receive is invested in programmes & services, which is well above our 🎯 UN Development is amongst top performers.” -🗣️ Achim Steiner at #UNDPEB At UNDP Africa, efficiency & accountability are critical to our mission 📺 LIVE NOW: bit.ly/4g4KQoj

The #AfYWL Fellowship is a beacon of hope and transformation.   Next week, 36 brilliant young women will gather in Addis Ababa for a leadership training, ready to lead Africa into the future.   UNDP Africa African Union Youth Program

Vibrant music, inspiring speeches, amazing fashion show… I was honoured to speak at #SierraLeone’s peace concert at United Nations Headquarters. Together, we celebrated the country’s growing orange economy - where creative, cultural & arts industries can generate inclusive growth & dev.

Empowering young women leaders is key to Africa’s development.   The #AfYWL Leadership Training is taking place in Addis Ababa from 3 to 6 Sept.   Looking forward to what’s ahead!

Strengthening Africa’s #CreditRatings is a game-changer for sustainable development. Our UN Development initiative with AFRICATALYST is paving the way for lower borrowing costs & greater investment across the continent🌍. Matthias Z. Naab, RSCA Director Learn more 👉go.undp.org/4Vg

Leadership is about vision, courage & collaboration. Our 36 #AfYWL Fellows are poised to embrace the challenge. Looking forward to witnessing their growth & impact during their Leadership Training in Addis Ababa next week. #AfricanWomenLead

💬 raymondgilpin, UNDP Africa Chief Economist, emphasizes the need for partnerships on #CreditRatings to ensure countries can access affordable and adequate financing in a timely manner. ECA AFRICATALYST African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Watch the full video🎥👉 bit.ly/4eaGSsL

Tips from Hanna Tetteh, United Nations Under Secretary General & Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Special Envoy, to the #AfYWL fellows: ✅ Be prepared, plan ahead ✅ Leverage your network ✅ Be aware of the context ✅ Take risks & choose your battles ✅ Be confident in your goals #AfricanWomenLead

Proud of the 3rd cohort of #AfYWL fellows who just completed an intensive #leadership training week. You’ve emerged stronger, with a clearer purpose & determination, but also responsibility to lead with integrity & compassion 💪🏾 #AfricanWomenLead

#AfYWL fellows, as you go back to your duty stations, here's my assignment to you. Reflect on: “Where do I see myself in the next 1-3-5 years?” “What do I need to do to get there?” Then Action! It worked for me, and I hope you can use it to plan your careers successfully.