Green Banking and Sustainable Finance workshop participantsPhoto: UNDP SamoaThe Central Bank of Samoa (CBS), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hosted a one-day workshop on Green Banking and Sustainable Finance at Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey's Hotel & Bungalows Apia on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. The aim is to mobilise...
The Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina has taken an important step towards the responsible and institutional use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its daily work by adopting a Roadmap for AI. With this decision, it becomes the first legislative institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina to establish a strategic framework for integrating AI into i...
United by a common purpose, leaders from government, academia, the private sector, development partners, and youth innovators came together to shape a smarter, more connected, and more prosperous future for Liberia.UNDP LiberiaLiberia stands at an important moment in its development journey. Around the world, digital technologies are reshaping economies, t...
Abidjan, 2 July 2026 – The African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA), hosted by the African Development Bank, has concluded its 2026 Annual Meeting with a clear message: Africa's circular economy agenda must now move decisively from policy commitments to large-scale implementation.Held from 30 June to 2 July 2026 under the theme "Scaling Africa...
UNDP and ISS invite researchers, practitioners, youth experts and digital rights specialists from across Africa to contribute to a new policy compendium, Youth-Safe Digital Futures: From Digital Inclusion to Responsible AI for Peace and Development in AfricaPhoto: UNDP AfricaAcross Africa, young people are using digital platforms to access education, build...
The UNDP Resident Representative, Ms. Nwanne Vwede-Obahor (second left), is joined by youth showcasing their handmade craft products at an exhibition in JinjaUNDPDear Young Person,Today, as we commemorate World Youth Skills Day 2026, I write to you with immense hope, admiration, and confidence in your ability to shape Uganda's future.This year's th...
The 10 selected innovators of the 2025 Circular Solutions Innovation Challenge during the awarding on 3 June 2026.Innovation is essential to making circular economy work at the local level. Cities face different waste, livelihood, tourism, sanitation, and resource challenges, and they need practical solutions that can be tested, adapted, and scaled in real...
Statement by Marcos Neto, UN Assistant Secretary-General, and Director of UNDP’s Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2026 Thematic Event on Accelerating Energy System Innovation and Transition for Equity and Resilience to Advance Global Sustainable DevelopmentAs prepared for deliveryExcellencies, Distinguished...
Geneva, 8 July 2026 — The United Nations Development Programme’s Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (UNDP ICPSD) joined HP, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the World Alliance of YMCAs and the Government of Trinidad and Tobago for a luncheon session on connecting artificial intelligence skills with employment,...
Istanbul, Türkiye, July 7, 2026 — The UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD) SDG AI Lab hosted its Summer 2026 Demo Day on July 7, bringing together policymakers, technology experts, and development partners to explore AI-powered solutions for sustainable development. As part of its commitment to inclusivity and mult...
