We’re not just launching another youth initiative. The Africa Youth Portfolio is an adaptive investment & learning tool — a framework for co-creation, collective action & long-term systems change with and for Africa’s youth. 💬 Dr. Matthias Naab, Director, UNDP RSCA #Youth2030

@ASteiner @UNDP @UN Thank you, Achim. Big shoes to fill and an amazing team to build on. Grateful for your leadership these last 8 years. Ready to take it forward!

My heartfelt congratulations - @alexanderdecroo - as you begin your tenure today as @UNDP Administrator. I wish you all the best as you navigate these times of change and join the @UN and an amazing team and organisation at the core of the sustainable development promise!

Today I was delighted to welcome Alexander De Croo to his office on his first day as @UNDP Administrator 😊 I look forward to working with him and wish him all the best in his new position! @alexanderdecroo

Malawi’s minerals can power roads, housing & healthcare. In today’s deep dive on mining, speakers called for bold steps to: 🔹 Add value before export 🔹 Attract responsible investors 🔹 Strengthen mineral governance 🔹 Fuel jobs & local industry #CabinetRetreat2025

This retreat is an opportunity to align immediate economic priorities & lay the foundation for inclusive, sustainable devt. Let us engage openly & commit to practical, forward-looking solutions, ensuring every investment delivers real impact. 💬@LettyChiwara #CabinetRetreat2025

Leaving #Malawi deeply encouraged by the honesty and resolve I witnessed over these past few days. 🇲🇼 The real test begins after the retreat: delivering results and staying true to the people at the centre of every decision. #CabinetRetreat2025

In the Strategic Visioning session, @MZNaab stressed three priorities: 🔹 Transparency 🔹 Anti-corruption frameworks 🔹 Citizen engagement His message: use this retreat to reset the tone of politics and prioritize reforms that take Malawi to the next level. #CabinetRetreat2025

Grateful for a frank discussion today with @DrJaneAnsahSC, Vice President of Malawi. Encouraged by the resolve to drive economic transformation & deliver on #Malawi2063.🇲🇼 @UNDP is committed to standing alongside the people on this critical journey. #CabinetRetreat2025

We were delighted to host @mznaab during our staff meeting. A meaningful exchange that reinforces our collective drive to advance development priorities across Africa.

This #16Days, we spotlight one of the fastest-growing threats facing women and girls in Africa: technology-facilitated gender-based violence. From online harassment and cyberstalking to misuse of personal data, digital spaces are becoming new frontiers of harm. Our response

A productive start to the Annual Review meeting of the AUC–UNDP Memorandum of Understanding. We are assessing joint progress and identifying where coordination can be strengthened to support institutions and Member States in implementing #Agenda2063. @UNDP remains committed

Climate impacts in #Africa are often first felt by women in rural communities who manage food production, energy and water. At COP30, I joined the Government of Malawi to highlight practical models that expand clean energy access, enable women-led enterprises and strengthen

“At #COP30, 🇲🇼Malawi proved it: when women lead, communities thrive” - said @mznaab who highlighted how energy access + finance are helping women power agro-processing, grow incomes and build resilience. Time to scale these solutions across Africa 🌍

COP30- Rencontre à Belém entre la Ministre de @BMineagrie et @mznaab, Director, UNDP Regional Service Center-RSCA. Les échanges ont porté sur l’engagement du #PNUD à accompagner le @BurundiGov dans la mise en oeuvre du rapport sur les Besoins Post-désastres/#PDNA et la #CDN 3.0

At #COP30, Africa is laying the foundations for high-integrity carbon markets, advancing Article 6 regulations, transparent tracking systems and fair benefit-sharing. New regional initiatives launched in Belém and progress across the Congo Basin reflect a coordinated effort to

Today’s conversations with HE @MamaRachelRuto & @AminaJMohammed reminded us that when women lead with clarity, compassion & courage, entire communities & societies move forward. Africa’s future shines brighter when women lead with both heart and purpose. #AfYWL

Dr. Matthias Naab met with HE Mike Mphosha Min of Green Economy & Environment to boost Zambia’s climate action & green growth 🌱 “We stand with Zambia to implement NDC 3.0, advance nature-based solutions, boost clean energy access & strengthen carbon markets.” 🗣️@mznaab

At #COP30, 🇷🇼 Rwanda unveiled its Biodiversity Window, aligning climate, biodiversity & finance into one investable platform. “Nature is not a sector; it is the very foundation of sustainable development. @UNDP stands with Rwanda to realize its vision & ambition.” 🗣️ @mznaab

Engaged with Zambia’s Minister of Green Economy and Environment at #COP30 on advancing climate ambition and green growth. Zambia’s Green Economy and Climate Change Act provides a solid foundation for carbon markets and private-sector engagement. @UNDP will continue supporting