Komi Tsowou

Today at #ARFSD12, a joint side event on #SDGs 9 & 11 looked at how to connect urbanization with industrial development and infrastructure. Cities are expanding. Infrastructure, investment and industry need to keep pace. W/ @UNHABITAT, @ECA_OFFICIAL

Are you a woman ready to step into political leadership? 🌍 Together with @ASG_Africa, @_AfricanUnion & @AWLNetwork, we’re launching the 1st cohort of the African Academy for Women in Political Leadership for 30 exceptional women. Apply by 15 May 2026: shorturl.at/nKXN5

The AfCFTA Secretariat, in partnership with UNCTAD, invites business associations, chambers of commerce, and private sector stakeholders to a Train-the-Trainer Webinar on the AfCFTA Non-Tariff Barriers (NTB) Mechanism. This session will focus on enhancing capacity to report, track, and resolve NTBs, while also marking the launch of the AfCFTA NTB Reporting Toolkit. 🗓 Tuesday, 24 March 2026 🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT 📍 Virtual Join us to deepen your understanding of the NTB mechanism and support smoother intra-African trade under the AfCFTA. 🔗 Register here: tradebarriers.africa/webinars⁠� #AfCFTA #TradeInAfrica #NTBs #PrivateSector

At the Africa–Japan Business Dialogue in 🇯🇵, discussions explored how partnerships under the #AfCFTA can unlock opportunities across Africa’s growing markets. 📈 Foreign direct investment can support value addition & stronger economic ties. #OneAfricanMarket

Amb. Mohamed Edrees held a productive meeting with Mr. @alexanderdecroo, the new @UNDP Administrator, and Ms. @ahunnaeziakonwa, Director of @UNDPAfrica, reaffirming the strong AU–UNDP partnership. The discussion highlighted impactful joint initiatives spanning #development, #trade, #finance, climate resilience and #AfCFTA implementation, as well as #AFSIT support for inclusive #political transitions. Engagements also covered the Women’s Leadership Facility and the Africa Young Women Fellowship Programme, with agreement to further deepen collaboration through #UNDP’s Regional Programme in the framework of African #Agenda2063.

🌍 Intra-African markets are opening new opportunities for cross-border trade. Are you a micro, small or medium sized enterprise producing or trading across regional markets? 📊 Survey open until 16 February 2026: bit.ly/3M1hNrI

🌍 Les marchés intra-africains ouvrent de nouvelles opportunités pour le commerce transfrontalier. Êtes-vous une micro, petite ou moyenne entreprise produisant ou commerçant sur les marchés régionaux ? 📊 Questionnaire ouvert jusqu’au 16 février 2026 : bit.ly/3M1hNrI

Africa’s development journey is built on bold ambition, innovation & agency. In 2025, @UNDPAfrica & partners scaled up action and delivered lasting impact across the continent. 👇🏾These are some highlights of what we made possible by working together for Africa.

[1/2]🚀#XportAccelerator - Day 1 Highlights A vibrant start to the UNDP–MCCI Africa Business Immersion for our Mauritian & Seychellois entrepreneurs 🇲🇺🇸🇨 in Johannesburg! It offered rich insights, networking opportunities, expert exchanges & valuable moments of collaboration 🌍

Join the 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 Forum during the Africa Industrialization Week 2025. The Forum will be held under the theme “Accelerating the Development of Women-Led Industrial Parks for an Inclusive Transformation under the #AfCFTA” 
#AIW25

To the 4th cohort of #AfYWL Fellows: congratulations! 👏🏾 From 10,000 applicants, you have earned your place in this powerful sisterhood. As your leadership training starts in Kigali, remember: real leadership begins with self-awareness, empathy & courage.

We joined African leaders at the opening ceremony of the 39th #LagosTradeFair with pan-African products & innovation! We are excited to see MSMEs proudly showcasing their creativity and innovation at LIFT2025. #MSMEs #TradeForDevelopment

The Africa Youth Start-Ups Forum (AYSF 2025) is a flagship event within Africa Industrialization Week 2025 happening 📆17th - 21st November 📍Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Kampala - Uganda #AIW25 #UGhostsAIW25 @_AfricanUnion @UhuruInstitute @UNAUGANDA @AfroChampions

Impact reporting bridges the gap between policy and people. At the Media Clinic, we explored how @UNDP flagships like #AFSIT & the regional #AfCFTA portfolio can translate complex data into stories that highlight progress and context. #OurStoryAfrica

The United Nations is now accepting applications for the 2025 Young Professionals Programme (YPP) Exam. Applications must be submitted by 14 December 2025. Full details, including candidate requirements, can be found here: careers.un.org/ypp?language=en

The AfCFTA Secretariat and the Government of the Republic of Togo invite you to Biashara Afrika 2025, taking place from 3–5 November 2025 at the Palais des Congrès de Lomé. Join policymakers, private sector leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs as we advance Africa’s single market and drive economic transformation under the AfCFTA. 📍 Lomé, Togo 📅 3–5 November 2025 🔗 Register now: events.au-afcfta.org #BA2025 #CreatingOneAfricanMarket #AfCFTA

Community-based social protection systems are a vital pillar of Africa’s resilience. Rooted in solidarity and the spirit of Ubuntu, they fill critical gaps where formal mechanisms fall short. The new @_AfricanUnion-@UNDP report shows how these community-driven approaches strengthen inclusion, empower women and youth, and sustain social cohesion across the continent. 📘 Read more: go.undp.org/wFN 📘 Policy brief: go.undp.org/wFY #SocialProtectionAfrica #FromTheGroundUp

SAVE THE DATE BIASHARA AFRIKA 2025 📍 Lomé, Togo 📅 3 – 5 November 2025 Join us in shaping the future of trade and integration under the AfCFTA at the continent’s leading platform for public-private sector engagement. Stay tuned for more details. #BA2025 #CreatingOneAfricanMarket

As @antonioguterres said, on the eve of #UNGA80, there is turbulence but also tremendous opportunity Africa stands at the center of opportunity: #AfCFTA, critical minerals, food systems, digital leap & financial reform Let’s invest in Africa’s people & make its rise unstoppable

Earlier this month, we joined the @_AfricanUnion, policymakers & partners at #IATF2025 in Algiers. One thing was clear: Africa can design its own solutions. Relive the highlights & see how women- & youth-led MSMEs secured partnerships & tapped into trade opportunities. #AfCFTA