Broad explorations of global development themes, touching on systems change, equity, multilateral collaboration, and development effectiveness.
AfCFTA opens opportunities for intra-African trade and economic resilience.
Today, I'm reflecting on the immense potential of a united Africa. Promoting joint African Union (AU) action in development cooperation is crucial for accelerating sustainable development across our continent. Fragmented national efforts,…
A young boy walks through a refugee camp in Gaza — a scene of loss, movement, and silent strength
Gaza has been many things to the world; a symbol of resilience, a place of tragedy and a mirror to our global conscience. In the aftermath of what can only…
Kenya, often dubbed the "Silicon Savannah," stands at the vanguard of Africa's digital revolution. More than just a buzzword, digitalization here is a dynamic force, rapidly reshaping socio-economic landscapes and…
Local entrepreneurs like this vendor represent the heart of Africa’s economic transformation through SMEs
Across Africa, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are emerging as pivotal drivers of inclusive growth, job creation, and structural transformation. Often overlooked in macroeconomic analysis, SMEs are in fact the backbone of…
In all the dashboards, donor strategies and global frameworks, something often goes missing: the people we’re trying to serve. Community voices; raw, urgent, creative are too often muted in the…
Across Kenya today a quiet revolution is unfolding. It’s not one led by political movements or high-profile leaders. It’s happening in the conversations between boda boda riders on the roadside,…
In the dusty plains of Darfur Sudan war has become more than just a humanitarian catastrophe. It is now an economic chokehold tightening by the day. What was once an…
Once upon a time in the 21st century (or maybe Tuesday), Earth—whom the elders called Gaia—decided she’d had enough of plastic confetti clogging her oceans and turtles wearing six-pack rings…
March 8th is here again, folks and you know what that means—corporate emails reminding us how much they value women, panel discussions with four men and a token woman. The board rooms…
At the recent COP16 biodiversity conference in Rome, countries reached a pivotal agreement to mobilize $200 billion annually by 2030 to protect and restore nature. This commitment aims to address…
Yemen – Where Giving Birth is an Extreme Sport! Ladies and gentlemen, gather around for another episode of "International Aid Saves the Day!" This time, the UNFPA (United Nations Population…
Friday, 14 February 2025. Who wouldn’t want to halt relief operations that help hundreds of thousands of people in 20 countries? Nothing screams “good decision-making” more thanyanking aid from the…
KINSHASA, 29 January 2025 - UNICEF has put out an urgent, high-stakes appeal for $22 million to provide emergency assistance to the 282,000 kids stuck in the turmoil of eastern…
Introduction: Moderator: Today, we will delve into Kenya’s electoral process, the role of the IEBC, and the concerns surrounding the fairness of elections. While Kenya has made strides toward a…
