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Building Cybersecurity in West and Central Africa

As West and Central Africa embrace the digital economy, the region faces both challenges and growth opportunities. Digital transformation is modernizing sectors…

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Second Edition Of The Voices From The Sahel: Conversation, Visions and Solutions

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UNDP Launches #IAMSahel Campaign to Foster Collective Action and Catalyse Investments in the Sahel

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In Mont-Rolland, Senegal, a Specialized Center Seeks to Promote Entrepreneurship Among Vulnerable Young Women

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Ayeshah Jammeh: Remembering the Past for Justice and Democracy

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Eromosele Peter Adene: The Young Activist and ABENOL Founder Fostering Hope for a Better Nigeria

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In Chad, Zara Abdoulaye Wishes to Feed her Community

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In Mauritania, meet Aziza Sidi Bouna, the Engineer Fighting Climate Change with Animal Waste

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In Senegal, meet François Diouf, a committed and supportive farmer

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Issa Boulou Mamadou - A Brighter Future through the Stabilization Project

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Jankey Jassey: Women Pioneering the Solar Revolution

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What we do?

UNDP WACA is at the forefront of accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 24 countries across West and Central Africa. Our multidimensional approach encompasses promoting good governance, fostering sustainable livelihoods, tackling climate change, enhancing community resilience, driving structural transformation, and eradicating poverty.

Through a tailored blend of strategic policy support, innovative programming, robust partnerships, and comprehensive capacity-building initiatives, UNDP WACA plays a pivotal role in shaping a more resilient and prosperous future for the sub-region.

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Introducing the #IAMSAHEL Campaign

Welcome to the #IAMSAHEL Campaign, a UNDP WACA initiative designed to transform and amplify the voices of Sahelians. The Sahel—a vast and diverse region encompassing Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and The Gambia—has long been depicted through the lens of crisis, poverty, and hunger. Join us in telling a different story—a story of potential, resilience, and ingenuity.

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UNDP WACA | Annual Report 2023

Our 2023 Annual Report explores how, despite today's complexities, our collaborative endeavours continue to sow seeds of development across the region.

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4th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum Concludes with Commitments to Scale Up Joint Stabilisation, Recovery and Resilience Efforts in the Lake Chad Basin

The 4th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum concludes with commitments to enhancing joint efforts towards stabilising the region, promoting peace, and fostering sustainable development.

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Future of Governance in the Sahel Report: Inception Workshop

This inception workshop will convene all authors and contributors to agree on the approach and editorial policy and present peer-reviewed chapters before publication.

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4th Governor's Forum: UN Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Director for Regional Bureau for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa's closing remarks

4th Governor's Forum: UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Director for Regional Bureau for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa's closing remarks

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4th Lake Chad Basin Governors' Forum

The 4th Lake Chad Basin Governors' Forum seeks to examine options for localised and comprehensive solutions that address climate security and conflict while interrogating the dynamics between farmers and herders towards long-term sustainable solutions.

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West and Central Africa at a Glance

24

Countries supported

579

Million people living in West and Central Africa

130

Million people are in need of development assistance in the Sahel alone

2.6°C

Increase in temperature is expected by 2050

53%

of people living in the WACA region live in rural areas

$3.6

Billion is needed to support the regeneration of the Sahel

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