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Two years into the implementation of the Istanbul Programme of Action (IPoA), least developed countries (LDCs) have made some progress on many of the goals and targets agreed in Istanbul. Although the majority of LDCs grew at a pace slower than their last- decade averages, a few continued to expand at 7 per cent or more – the target set in the Programme of Action. These countries witnessed strong…

In recent years, multilateral agencies and others have put forward the concept of ‘climatesmart’ agriculture (CSA) as an inherently multi-sectoral approach to synergistically achieve climate change adaptation, mitigation, and food security – a ‘triple win’ – while minimizing potential negative trade-offs. CSA is envisioned to support national food security and development through…

By setting out what a low carbon world would look like it shows that the solutions to our problems do exist and all that is needed is the political will to implement them. We must create grassroots pressure on politicians to recognise the scale of the problem and to rise to the challenge. Not only is this essential for a sustainable future but vital for our sense of wellbeing. This report is…

This complementary edition to the AEO 2013 gathers the complete AEO analysis on structural transformation and natural resources by combining the thematic chapter and the thematic sections of all 53 country notes into one single document. It thus provides a unique overview of how each African country uses its natural resources to support the structural transformation of their economy. The report…

The social networking site has become a formidable broadcasting tool and an indispensable communication channel for international organisations to amplify their messages to a global audience. No international organisation can ignore the power of digital communications and especially Twitter. In the latest installment of the award-winning Twiplomacy study, global public relations and…

One in four undernourished people in the world live in Africa: Africa is the only continent where the absolute number of undernourished people has increased over the last 30 years. Food insecurity remains an essentially rural phenomenon. It affects the rural world more than cities because the people producing food often do not make enough to feed their families due to the lack of adequate access…