Through our FOREST Okyeman project, we worked with our partners to address environmental degradation while strengthening livelihoods, health, education and local governance, building more resilient...
UNDP is proud to be recognized by the newly launched UN Human Security Award. Our programme demonstrates that investing in people’s security, resilience and dignity is one of the most effective pat...
Young people are driving solutions to some of Africa’s biggest challenges, and the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme is helping them turn ideas into impact.
Supported by the Mastercard Founda...
Meet Emmanuel Aka and his team, who are developing an innovative solution to remove harmful heavy metals from water polluted by galamsey activities. By converting black soldier fly waste into a pow...
Meet Charity Melody Mensah, founder of Moving Train Company Limited, who is transforming locally sourced cereals into nutritious and convenient breakfast products. Through her innovation, families ...
What happens when you see a problem no one else is solving? You build the solution.
Meet Samson Dzivor, a young Ghanaian innovator who turned a real-life challenge into a powerful idea. After witn...
What happens when you see a challenge in your community? You create a solution.
Meet Francis Biney, a young innovator transforming locally sourced bamboo into sustainable alternatives to plastic h...
What are the biggest challenges incubators face when supporting startups?
In this participant reflection from the timbuktoo Bootcamp for Accelerator Managers, an ecosystem leader discusses common ...
What role does collaboration play in strengthening Africa's innovation ecosystem?
In this reflection from the timbuktoo Bootcamp for Accelerator Managers, a representative from 500 Global shares h...
Why is UNDP investing in initiatives like the timbuktoo Bootcamp for Accelerator Managers?
Through timbuktoo, UNDP is working to strengthen Africa's innovation ecosystem by supporting the institut...
What motivated incubator leaders from across Africa to join the timbuktoo Bootcamp for Accelerator Managers?
For many participants, it was the opportunity to connect with peers, learn from other e...
"One word: community."
In this participant testimonial from the timbuktoo Bootcamp for Accelerator Managers, an incubator leader reflects on the value of peer learning, collaboration, and knowledg...
What does it take to build stronger startup ecosystems across Africa?
Earlier this year, accelerator and incubator leaders from 37 African countries gathered in Accra, Ghana, for the timbuktoo Boo...
Peace starts with inclusion, opportunity, and empowerment.
Watch how women and young people are transforming their communities through livelihood support, savings education, and leadership trainin...
Sustainable peace begins within communities.
This video highlights how community engagement, local leadership, and inclusive participation are helping strengthen social cohesion and promote peacef...
What does community-led peacebuilding look like?
In 24 communities, traditional and religious leaders are helping to prevent conflict, strengthen social cohesion, and promote peaceful coexistence....
Together with our partners, we supported palm oil millers with targeted assistance to improve palm oil production methods and livelihoods.
In 2025, the Nimdie Series by UNDP Ghana brought together entrepreneurs, experts, and industry leaders across multiple sessions to equip MSMEs with practical knowledge, tools, and strategies for gr...
In this Edition of the Nimdie Series, we focused on the theme: Entrepreneurial.
At the heart of every successful enterprise are strong foundations, including clear business planning, sound financi...
UNDP Ghana's Resident Representative in Ghana speaks about advancing Sustainable Development towards agenda #2030