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A groundbreaking partnership in Ethiopia just helped AI startups turn their innovative ideas into real solutions that could transform lives. The program brought together government, universities, and the UN to support entrepreneurs at a critical stage of growth.
Ethiopia's AI Institute partnered with Addis Ababa University and the UN to launch an intensive two-week bootcamp training 25 AI startups. The program equips entrepreneurs with the skills to transform innovative ideas into market-ready solutions that tackle real-world problems.
Liberia just kicked off a five-year, $104 million initiative to help farmers and fishing communities adapt to climate change across seven counties. The project will bring climate-smart farming, ecosystem restoration, and new livelihoods to thousands of vulnerable families.
Kenya is teaming up with the United Nations to protect its biodiversity and fight climate change through forest restoration and community programs. The partnership includes a conservation marathon and new projects across four counties.
Ethiopia is teaming up with the United Nations to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, focusing on agriculture, healthcare, and technology. The partnership aims to provide sustainable power for the nation's rapidly growing economy while building local capacity and public trust.
After losing everything to landslides, floods, and conflict, thousands of Ethiopian women are starting over with livestock, business grants, and renewed hope. UNDP's flexible funding is helping communities move from emergency survival to lasting recovery.
Universities across East Africa are learning how to transform academic research into real businesses that create jobs and solve community problems. A three-day program in Zanzibar is bringing together educators, policymakers, and innovation experts to build stronger connections between classrooms and commerce.
The Philippines is teaming up with the United Nations to fight climate change using artificial intelligence. This partnership aims to strengthen the nation's resilience while tackling poverty through innovative technology.
Jamaica just hit a milestone half a century in the making: only 7.8% of its population now lives in poverty, the lowest rate since 1974. It's a victory built on decades of partnership, smart policy, and economic opportunity for everyday Jamaicans.