Sustainable Development Goals
Egypt working to end poverty, hunger by 2027
The country’s ‘Decent Life Initiative’ addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development
Climate Change
Climate change triggers food insecurity, poverty and displacement in Africa
Melting of iconic African glaciers symbolizes changes to Earth system.
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Millions threatened with starvation
UN appeals for emergency relief for Southern Africa
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A troubled decade for Africa's children
Trapped by poverty, disease, war and insufficient aid
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A new anti-poverty remedy for Africa?
Adjustment policies weaken PRSP goals, critics charge
MDGs and beyond
Wanted: fresh ideas for combating African poverty
Amidst global crisis, a need to go beyond the MDGs
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Africa’s hard road to the Millennium Development Goals
Sobering numbers, but some bright spots
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In poverty battle, a few reasons to smile
Despite spots of success, greater efforts are needed
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Combating inequality in Africa
Lessen inequities to reduce poverty and reach MDGs, says UN
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Workers’ remittances: a boon to development
Money sent home by African migrants rivals development aid