Remittances serve as a vital lifeline for more than 200 million Africans. Beyond supporting the lives and livelihoods of families in the senders’ countries of origin, these transfers represent solidarity and symbolize the generosity and resilience of the African community on the continent and beyond.
From 6 to 10 May, during "Africa Month." the Africa Dialogue Series (ADS) 2024, an interactive platform for African policymaking hosted by the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA), successfully brought together young African leaders, experts, and advocates to mobilize actions and inspire solutions leveraging the power of Science, Technology and Innovation to boost access to quality education in Africa.
Supporting Africa’s youth through digital literacy, greater participation in democratic processes, and active involvement in climate action are crucial steps to foster economic growth and sustainable development of the continent.
Delivering water resilience in Africa is fundamental to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Like with most of the Sustainable Development Goals, the world is off track to achieve the appropriate reliable and affordable access to potable water. In Africa, this is further complicated in conflict affected regions and by the ever growing impact of climate change on water systems.
In today's global development landscape, the intertwined nature of economic and digital transformations presents an unparalleled opportunity for Africa. These two facets of modern sustainable development policy-making, often considered in isolation, are indeed two sides of the same coin. Moreover, the symbiotic relationship between them may hold the key to unlocking the continent's potential for prosperity.
To really address gender gaps and unlock economic progress in Africa to move from a number or a model to actual inclusion, we need to focus our efforts on the property ownership of economic resources and assets by women. Give women the same capacity and rights to acquire and own.
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