UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

??Call for Papers Calling on academics, policymakers or development practitioners working in the fields of justice, human rights and the rule of law in Africa.?? Here's an opportunity to contribute to the Academic Conference on #Africa 2024 theme and shape Africa's future through #research. Selected authors will be invited to present their research and findings at a presentation event aimed at fostering dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration in addressing Africa’s development challenges and transformative opportunities.?? OSAA is hosting the conference on the theme “Power, Justice and the People: Human Rights and the Rule of Law for Africa’s Transformation from 3 to 5 December. Related to the conference, OSAA is calling for submissions of original and innovative papers, case studies and policy analyses on two thematic areas. Through this call, OSAA seeks to strengthen African voices in global policy discourse by examining governance, justice, human rights, and economic democracy through themes that acknowledge and leverage Africa’s distinctive historical, social, and cultural landscape. The goal is to critically analyze the pathways to establish justice systems that resonate with African realities and promote sustained human rights and the rule of law.?? ?? Theme 1: "Economic Democracy as a Foundation for Political Justice in Africa"? This theme explores how economic democracy—the fair distribution of resources and opportunities— serves as a critical foundation for political justice and the realization of human rights across Africa. Western democratic models often prioritize political institutions but tend to overlook the role of economic justice in fostering environments where citizens can fully exercise their rights. We invite papers that examine how economic democracy can foster environments that protect political freedoms and human rights, ensuring that these rights are meaningful and accessible to all.?? ??? Theme 2: "?Reimagining the Rule of Law: Merging Traditional and Contemporary Justice Systems in Africa"? This theme invites an exploration of how traditional African governance frameworks, grounded in communal values and restorative practices, can inform and enhance modern justice systems. Prior to the colonial imposition of Western legal models, many African societies developed sophisticated, locally adapted justice structures. These traditional systems emphasized fairness, community harmony, and conflict resolution in ways that often resonate more deeply with African societies than Western models.? Submissions will be accepted in English, French or Portuguese. Submit abstracts by 22 December 2024 at https://bit.ly/48Nbejr For more information and submission guidelines visit: https://bit.ly/3YoQaMv #AcademicAfrica2024

We are LIVE! Join our webinar to explore how digitalizing remittances can drive economic growth and empower communities in Africa. ?? https://bit.ly/3V0eCC2

Trading up: How carbon markets can help development and the planet. The #WeeklyTradecast?looks at how carbon markets can help the most vulnerable countries address inequalities and protect the planet with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Paul Akiwumi and Jean-Paul Adam from the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa. Least developed countries (LDCs) suffer much of the human and economic toll of climate change – even though they do little damage themselves. To help them, UNCTAD's latest report on LDCs looks at how the trading of carbon to mitigate climate change can also open up extra funds for development. Carbon trading seeks to limit emissions by allowing production in one place, such as a factory, to be offset against reductions in another place. But critics say it gives rich countries a licence to pollute and that many developing countries see few benefits. How can carbon trading help support sustainable and inclusive growth? Tune in to Paul Akiwumi and Jean-Paul Adam to find out. Full episode: https://ow.ly/PRaZ50U0i5U

Join us for a webinar exploring how the #digitalization of #remittances can drive #Africa's development agenda. ??20th November ?9.30 - 11.00 EST In partnership with the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa the webinar aims to: ?? Discuss the policy implications, opportunities, and challenges of harnessing digitalization of remittances for sustainable development in Africa. ?? Showcase successful regulatory and operational practices adopted across African countries to facilitate smoother digital remittance flows. ?? Explore avenues to leverage digital remittances for bolstering financial inclusion and resilience ?? Register here to partecipate: https://lnkd.in/dqrcNWgn

??Calling all changemakers in #Africa! The United Nations invites you to explore exciting career opportunities that drive progress and development across the continent. This is your chance to be part of transformative global initiatives. Apply now! ??? ?? DEPUTY SECURITY ADVISER?, P-4? Department of Safety and Security? Duty Station : ABUJA ???? ?? Department/Office : Department of Safety and Security? Deadline : Nov 29, 2024? https://bit.ly/3APSAe9 ?? DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, DATA MANAGEMENT AND RESULTS MONITORING & REPORTING, NO-C?? Resident Coordinator System? Duty Station : ADDIS ABABA?????? Deadline : Dec 17, 2024? https://bit.ly/3AC17S3 ?? INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER, P-3?? United Nations Conference on Trade and Development? Duty Station : ANTANANARIVO?????? Deadline : Nov 21, 2024? https://bit.ly/3Od8gLx ?? SENIOR JUDICIAL AFFAIRS OFFICER,?P-5?? United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic? Duty Station : BANGUI?????? Deadline : Dec 14, 2024? https://bit.ly/3Zbnyqn ? ? ?? JUDICIAL AFFAIRS OFFICER?, P-4? United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic? Duty Station : BOUAR?????? Deadline : Dec 14, 2024? https://bit.ly/4hQDHZR ?? CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER, P-3?? United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic? Duty Station : Bria?????? Deadline : Nov 29, 2024? View Job Description? https://bit.ly/3CxUX5X? ? ?? SENIOR DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, HEAD OF RCO AND STRATEGIC PLANNER, P-5? Resident Coordinator System? Duty Station : CONAKRY?????? Department/Office : Resident Coordinator System? Deadline : Nov 30, 2024? https://bit.ly/4fQeNHZ ? ? ?? PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS OFFICER, P-4?? United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan? Duty Station : MALAKAL, Malakal?????? Deadline : Dec 2, 2024? https://bit.ly/3ZaBp06 ?? PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P-3?? United Nations Environment Programme? Duty Station : NAIROBI?????? Deadline : Nov 28, 2024? https://bit.ly/4fwTnjo ?? Climate Change Adaptation Specialist, ?Consultant? United Nations Environment Programme? Duty Station : NAIROBI?????? Deadline : Nov 22, 2024? https://bit.ly/4hTvQus ?

In recent years, remittances have emerged as a vital financial resource for families and communities across Africa, contributing significantly to economic stability and development. In 2023 alone, Africa received almost $100 billion in remittances, highlighting their strategic importance despite being largely untapped. However, high transfer costs averaging around 9% remain a notable barrier. Digital remittances have gained significant traction due to the proliferation of mobile networks, the emergence of fintech startups, and initiatives promoting digital payments. As a result, the volume of remittances to Africa has grown?steadily over the past decade.?It has facilitated easier and more cost-effective transfer methods, facilitating financial inclusion and promoting the development of an entire related ecosystem. ? The transition into the digital age and the adoption of digital remittances present a new set of challenges. From regulatory challenges to cybersecurity concerns, the journey toward digital remittances is fraught with hurdles. Yet understanding these challenges is the first step toward?overcoming them and unlocking the potential of digital remittances. This webinar aims to shed light on the considerable developmental potential of the digitalization of remittances, positioning them as pivotal contributors to Africa's development agenda. Join us for this insightful discussion as we uncover how embracing the digitalization of remittances can catalyze economic growth and empower communities across Africa! Register here ?? [https://lnkd.in/ep_SYjRP] and join us in shaping the future of remittances! #DigitalRemittances #Africa #EconomicDevelopment #FinancialInclusion

On 14 November, we will launch our 2024 flagship report, "Unpacking Africa’s #Debt: Towards a Lasting and Durable Solution." This latest report on Africa’s development, which is based on this year’s Report of the United Nations Secretary-General on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (#NEPAD), confronts the urgent need to reform #Africa’s debt structures, providing a roadmap for African nations to escape the constraints of unsustainable debt, reclaim fiscal space and refocus resources on a #SustainableDevelopment agenda. In the post-COVID-19 economic landscape, Africa’s debt challenges have become an increasing barrier to development. For example, more than 40 per cent of African countries allocate more funds to debt service than to health. This report offers actionable recommendations to help African countries regain financial autonomy, fortify their economies, and invest more directly in their citizens' future, including: ?? Enhanced Support from Multilateral Development Banks ?? Comprehensive Debt Relief Measures ?? G20 Common Framework Improvements ?? Incentives Linked to SDG Progress ?? Reforming the Global Financial Architecture ?? Transparent #Credit Ratings Our report is a call to action for African nations to reclaim their rightful financial autonomy, and for Africa’s development partners to transform the international financing mechanism into a contemporary win-win platform that prioritize long-term development solutions tailored to Africa’s realities. Through these actions, African countries can boost targeted investments to effectively impact the lives and livelihoods of their people. Join us and participate in the launch event. Share widely with your network. ?? Thursday, 14 November 2024 ?? 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. New York local time https://lnkd.in/eX9SDmF3 UN Sustainable Development Group, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, African Union

Hot off the presses! ?? “Redefining African Futures: The State, Resilience, and Pathways to Progress”! In the context of the Summit of the Future, the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa and the SDG Academy have compiled a Special Issue of the African Journal of Sustainable Development (AJSD) focused on African scholarship related to the SDGs, multilateral cooperation, and the future of global governance.??? Read it now: https://lnkd.in/g6qPgVCA Editors: Olawale Olayide, Amber Webb, PhD, Ndidi Anyaegbunam Contributors: Cristina Duarte, Antonio Pedro, MaryAnne Iwara, Abel Kinyondo, Ph.D., Titus Pacho, PhD, Professor Awino Okech, Keneilwe Sadie Mooketsane, PhD., Tolbert Nyenswah, Haroon Bhorat, Zitha Dewah-Mokomane, John Ulimwengu, Isaac Albert, Emmanuel Remi Aiyede, Nara F. M., Charite Kambala Leta, Chinasa T. Okolo, Ph.D., Marcellin Bella N., Ph.D., kelechi kalu, Anouar Boukhars, Moira Faul, Felix Laumann, PhD, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola, Akinlolu Akanmu, Labode Popoola, Femi Oyeniyi (Ph. D.), Emmanuel Ola-Olowoyo

#ICYMI On 19 September 2024, ahead of the United Nations Summit of the Future, the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) and the SDG Academy of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) organized a pre-launch of a Special Issue of the African Journal of Sustainable Development (AJSD), which is scheduled to come out later this year. This journal focuses on African scholarship related to the SDGs, multilateral cooperation, and the future of global governance, and highlights the outcome of the United Nations Academic Conference on Africa 2023. Last year's conference, which OSAA hosted in collaboration with the UN Academic Impact, provided a platform for African academics to initiate conversations on the status of development in Africa. The conference's theme, “Redefining African Futures: The State, Resilience, and Pathways to Progress,” highlighted the need to look beyond the conventional narratives that have long dominated global discourses on Africa, and to instead elevate the voices of African scholars, whose insights and lived experiences are crucial to understanding and addressing the continent’s complex realities. The importance of African scholarship to the global dialogue is central, as the continent seeks to reclaim its rightful place at the global leadership table. This includes highlighting scholarship from across Africa, where the impact of an outdated international mechanism to boost the achievement of the SDGs is strongly felt. Watch the video if you missed the exchanges or would like to re-live the pre-launch discussion. ??Watch the pre-launch video for critical insights, breakthrough solutions and transformative ideas aimed at accelerating progress toward achieving the SDGs ??https://bit.ly/4f2fEW5

The United Nations is seeking passionate individuals from or within #Africa! ?? Explore impactful career opportunities that enable you to contribute to the continent's growth and development. Every position offers a unique chance to be part of critical global initiatives and build a brighter future for Africa. Apply now! ??? ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, FS-5? United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? Duty Station : ENTEBBE ????? Apply by Nov 10, 2024 at https://bit.ly/4e4FUh8 INVESTIGATOR?P-3? Office of Internal Oversight Services I GOMA????? Apply by Dec 12, 2024 at https://bit.ly/3Yt9Rl8? ? POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER?P-4? United Nations Office in Central Africa I LIBREVILLE????? Apply by Nov 7, 2024 at https://bit.ly/4e7wlhi? ? PROCUREMENT OFFICER?FS-6? United Nations Support Office in Somalia I MOGADISHU????? Apply by Nov 6, 2024 at https://bit.ly/3YHBS9Y? ? SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P-5? United Nations Environment Programme I NAIROBI????? Apply by Dec 11, 2024 at https://bit.ly/4fqaZNt FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT?, G-5? United Nations Environment Programme I NAIROBI ????? Apply by Oct 31, 2024 at https://bit.ly/3NJgPgV? ? HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER (ANALYST & REPORTING OFFICER)?P-3? Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs I N'DJAMENA ????? Apply by Nov 21, 2024 at https://bit.ly/4fnmc15 CHIEF OF SECTION, ECONOMIC AFFAIRS?P-5? Economic Commission for Africa I NIAMEY????? Apply by Dec 7, 2024 at https://bit.ly/3UtVyM6? Candidates from the following African countries are encouraged to apply: Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Libya, Somalia, Sao Tome & Principe. DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER P-4? Resident Coordinator System I NOUAKCHOTT????? Apply by Nov 21, 2024 at https://bit.ly/3NIF5zJ? Candidates from the following African countries are encouraged to apply: Angola , Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Mozambique, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, South Sudan ?HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, P-4? Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights I YAOUNDE????? Apply by Oct 30, 2024 at https://bit.ly/3AisOio?