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Tackling Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Call for Inclusive Growth devdiscourse.com/article/law-or… #SocioeconomicInequality #Growth #SubSaharanAfrica #DevelopmentChallenges #SustainableDevelopment #EconomicInclusion #AfricanDevelopment #Poverty #AfricanEconomy #DevelopmentAgenda

Today is #WorldHearingDay Nearly 3 billion people play video games 🎮. Are you one of them? Gamers risk hearing loss and tinnitus from prolonged exposure to loud sounds while playing video games. Take steps to protect your hearing health 👇 #HearingCare

In wildlife crime, examples of evidence include footprints, cut marks on ivory or bone & hairs or fibres transferred during carcass removal. @UNODC train officers to preserve these traces to link suspects to the scene and bring criminals to justice. #EndWildlifeCrime #WWD2025

.@WorldBank is improving lives through health, education, and social protection services. By 2030, we aim to reach 500M people with social programs, 1.5B with health services, and 280M students with better schooling. Read our Annual Report for more: wrld.bg/7sXX50V8IoB

"Food is our biggest need right now." In eastern #DRCongo, WFP is delivering vital food assistance to displaced and newly returned families. As fighting rages, humanitarian needs are rising. wfp.org/stories/displa…

Thanks to humanitarian mine action, farmers in #Syria can plant crops again. Supported by @CBPFs Syria Humanitarian Fund, an @UNMAS project has cleared farmland of mines and other explosive hazards. Now, farmers can earn a living and feed their communities. Watch ⤵️

In Tajikistan, we're proud to support young women entrepreneurs together with the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (#WeFi). Find out what this means for PurNur, an event management agency in Dushanbe:

Protecting mangroves is a crucial step to lower planet-warming carbon emissions. These ecosystems store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their biomass and soils. More info on the many benefits of mangroves: bit.ly/3KMib… bit.ly/3KMibE0

The use of explosive weapons in populated areas causes immense civilian suffering during and after armed conflicts. New Q&A provides an overview of the use of explosive weapons in populated areas: trib.al/s9RxAw7

Imagine working 12+ hours a day ⚫ Unpaid. ⚫ Unprotected. ⚫ Unrecognized. That’s the reality for millions of women. It’s time to change that NOW. 🚀 We march forward on March 8 and every day to make invisible labor visible power #ForAllWomenAndGirls. #IWD2025

On Friday, @FinanceInCommon 5th Summit wrapped up in #CapeTown with a call for global #DFIs to unite and tackle global poverty. A major takeaway: partnerships and innovation are key to accelerating Africa's #greentransition and economic growth. bit.ly/4gZe3Ah #FiCS2025

“Human rights shine a light in the darkest places.” @antonioguterres calls for greater support for human rights defenders who are often risking persecution, detention and even death. un.org/sg/en/content/…

#RamadanKareem to all those observing the holy month.

With the right policies and investments in digital, we can boost economic growth, create millions of jobs, improve health services, use data to increase agricultural productivity, supercharge e-commerce, expand education to remote areas. Watch this video: wrld.bg/cLHJ50V8Fv6

Long permitting & construction timelines can push breakeven points for new large nuclear reactors to 20-30 years after the project start, posing challenges for commercial lenders SMRs can bring the breakeven point forward, incentivising investment → iea.li/3EVfhPQ

Deep in the Dindéfélo forests, Senegal’s last wild chimpanzees roam freely. However, habitat loss, climate change & human encroachment have placed them at great risk. See how the Dindéfélo Community Nature Reserve is championing chimpanzee conservation. go.undp.org/3GZ

How can South Asia improve logistics to drive economic growth? Our recent blog discusses strategies to boost efficiency, cut costs, and strengthen manufacturing: ow.ly/E4is50V5RaF

Small-scale farmers grow 1/3 of the world's food 🍎🌏 To think big when it comes to building sustainable, healthy and equitable #FoodSystems, we have to think small.

What fuels a global coffee success? 💡 For this SME in northern Thailand, it’s sustainable farming, community commitment to community, and a strong brand.

No electricity, no growth! Frequent blackouts & outdated infrastructure are holding #Madagascar back. Private-sector investment can boost capacity by 130MW by 2026, ensuring reliable power for homes & businesses! wrld.bg/rTXa50V89UX #PoweringAfrica