"Our destination is clear: A future where Africa's wealth enriches all of Africa's people. Where Africa's goods get a fair price on the global market." UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
At least 28% of schoolgirls are HIV positive while only 4% of young boys are infected with the virus in the country. A statistic that "destroyed my soul", said Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.
We can improve Climate Information for Africa
A collaborative project in Ethiopia that has created climate data and tools can be applied in much of Africa, says climate scientist Tufa Dinku.
2013 - United Nations Climate Summit (COP19) COP 19/CMP 9 (the 19th Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC, plus the 9th session of the Conference of the Parties) will take place in Poland from November 11-22 2013.
Under the theme "Delivering on Africa's Promise", the 23rd World Economic Forum on Africa provided an important platform for regional and global leaders from business, government and civil society to deepen the continent's integration agenda and renew commitment to a sustainable path of growth and development
HIV&Me HIV&Me is a schools and community-based HIV/AIDS education and prevention program to assist young people to make responsible and informed choices about their health and sexual behaviour.
UKUNA An adult education, skills development and job creation program to empower communities, safeguard health, and create income generating opportunities.
Telecentros Brasil An initiative where people can access computers, the internet, and other digital technologies, enabling them to gather information, create, learn, and communicate with others.
Earth Summit Earth Summit draws together the main concerns of the event and incorporates guidelines on basis for action, objectives, activities and financing and cost evaluation.
Human Rights – the New Consensus Human Rights - the new consensus contains a wide range of contemporary material on human rights, democracy, development and peace.
IT'S AFRICA'S TIME IT'S AFRICAS TIME is a new intervention showing how companies across Africa are focusing on creating 'shared value' and how this business model can make a contribution towards achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Responsible Business Series Each episode illustrates how organizations are helping to mitigate the climate crisis by way of initiating innovative and sustainable solutions through new partnerships and technologies.
A Vision of Hope A Vision of Hope examines the many facets of the United Nations' operations, focusing on the vital role played by the organization in everyday life.
Telecommunications in ActionTelecommunications in Action highlights the role of telecommunication applications in agriculture, business, education, environment, governance health and rural and urban development.
Sustainable Business Sustainable Business reviews existing methods of pollution control, resource and energy conservation, and cleaner production techniques.