Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
Speaking on #SDG9, @ndeborah1 called for a shift from fragmented, project-based approaches to sovereign, scalable digital systems, highlighting UNDP’s the @timbuktooafrica initiative, which supports youth innovation through its UniPods, hubs & more.
Great discussion with @UNIDO at #ARFSD12 reflected on the importance of digital transformation, adaptive capabilities & institutional changes needed to embed experimentation, learning & innovation into industrial policy & practice, featured Systems&Portfolios & @timbuktooafrica
3rd day of the 8th #ARSTIF at #ARFSD12.
@ndeborah1 of @UNDP emphasized that innovation needs to be embedded in how industrial systems function, with experimentation, learning and development intelligence informing decision-making and scaling.
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
At the panel, @jmartyns highlighted 2 shifts needed to unlock financing opportunities in Africa:
➡️ Move from short-term, project-based approaches to country-level systems
➡️ Design integrated solutions across sectors
That’s how we promote ownership & sustainability.🌍
#ARFSD12
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
Honored to moderate the launch of the Africa Sustainable Development Report 2026 at #ARFSD12, engaging leaders across the continent on how implementation is evolving.
As countries advance Agenda 2030 & Agenda 2063 in a complex global context, discussions underscored growing alignment between the two as a coherent delivery framework.
Focus now shifts to action at country level—through stronger institutions, cross-sector coordination, and better use of data & financing. Urbanization, energy, water & innovation systems are shaping the path forward.
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
With @UNDP and partners, timbuktoo is championing hands-on, real-time learning that empowers innovators to transform ideas into impact. It’s truly inspiring to see our cohort gaining skills, confidence, & momentum at the Manutech Hub in Ethiopia.
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
Thanks to @UNDPUganda for the warm welcome to the Country Office 🇺🇬
Great to see strong national leadership, a solid youth presence and a portfolio aligned with national priorities.
We discussed domestic resource mobilization, tech for jobs and how to strengthen engagement with the @_AfricanUnion and #RECs.
And this is exactly where @UNDP’s Regional Service Centre for Africa @UNDPAfrica can come in, through targeted & practical support to COs.
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
Youth, if equipped with the right skills, capital & networks, can become the driving force behind Africa’s economic transformation and the achievement of the #SDGs.
💬 @UNDP's @mznaab, on behalf of @ahunnaeziakonwa.
#ARFSD11
Excited about the momentum this conversation has generated #RegionalPartnersForum. We are onto an exploration journey of more holistic & coherent approaches to unpack complex and interconnected challenges #systemsthinking #deeptransitions #maximizingimpact
The #RegionalPartnersForum showcased our collective commitment to aligned portfolios to drive coordinated ecosystem-level change.
The #SystemsApproach offers a valuable framework: aligning priorities, pooling resources & embracing continuous learning.
There's tangible momentum. It’s clear that greater coherence and collaboration aren't just timely; they are absolutely essential.
#NextGenUNDP
#Collaboration
Very insightful discussion "#RegionalPartnersForum on deepening partnerships, moving from away from fragmented programming to more coherent, collaborative approaches grounded in shared learning, mutual adaptation & resource exchange #deeptransitions #systemsthinking
“Business as usual doesn’t get us far.” 💬
At the #RegionalPartnersForum, @MZNaab calls for breaking silos & embracing systems thinking to reduce costs & deliver smarter, integrated results.
Let’s make this new approach work better for all of us.
#NextGenUNDP #PortfolioApproach
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
“Business as usual doesn’t get us far.” 💬
At the #RegionalPartnersForum, @MZNaab calls for breaking silos & embracing systems thinking to reduce costs & deliver smarter, integrated results.
Let’s make this new approach work better for all of us.
#NextGenUNDP #PortfolioApproach
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
Key takeaways from @JMartyns at the #RegionalPartnersForum.
The #PortfolioApproach is:
✅ Viable in today’s shifting aid landscape
🧭 A learning journey — not about command & control
⚠️ Not devoid of risks
📊 Driven by evidence, data & thought leadership
#NextGenUNDP
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
We want to help countries design, test & scale institutions that are not only resilient but visionary – fit for today’s complexities & tomorrow’s challenges.
See how we're working alongside partners to shape the next generation of institutions. go.undp.org/38H
#IID2025
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
In a rapidly changing global order, new #AfricanUnion leaders must promote #Africa’s interests, especially at platforms like the #G20.
Find out more > issafrica.org/events/what-s-…
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
Today, 36 young African women leaders graduated from the #AfYWL Fellowship Programme, bringing the alumni network to 95 strong.
Five of these talented young women joined #RSCA teams. They brought skills, dedication and fresh perspectives. We celebrate their contributions and wish them all the best as they continue their leadership journeys.
#AfricanWomenLead
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
At the #AfricanMiningForum opening, I emphasized the need for stronger governance, value addition and equitable benefit-sharing to fully realize the #AfricaMiningVision.
The shift to a green economy brings great opportunities. Africa’s minerals must fuel industrialization and economic transformation at home, not just global supply chains. Strong governance and partnerships are key.
@UNDP remains a committed partner to the @_AfricanUnion, supporting policy frameworks and #partnerships that drive inclusive, sustainable growth.
#MiningForDevelopment
#AfricaRising
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
The shift towards low-carbon, sustainable growth is in motion. The pressing question is: how can we speed it up?
Today, I facilitated a thought-provoking discussion on #Zambia's #GreenTransition, emphasizing the importance of a Whole-of-Government strategy. Key takeaways include cross-sector collaboration, innovative financing and involving non-traditional stakeholders, as highlighted by @wakiaga of @UNDPZambia.
Special thanks to @UNDP Associate Administrator @HaoliangXu for his invaluable insights.
#SustainableDevelopment
project-syndicate.org/commen… ; Turning crisises into opportunities! Periods of crisis tend to encourage new thinking about established ways of doing things. Determining what the institutions of the Future should look like has become one of the most urgent tasks of this decade
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
What does the future of governance in #Africa look like? 🌍
For many at our recent event this means:
🔹A strong social contract
🔹A collective vision for #TheAfricaWeWant
🔹Stronger institutions
🔹A responsible digital ecosystem
🔹People-centred public services
#AUSummit2025
Deborah Naatujuna retweeted
How can countries emerging from governance crises rebuild trust, restore stability and create economic opportunities that build strong, inclusive futures?
Read new report “Advancing Inclusive Development: Policy Options for Burkina Faso, Guinea, Gabon, Mali and Niger” by @UNDP-@_AfricanUnion-@issafrica. The findings underscore that nations with strong institutions and inclusive economic policies are better positioned to withstand shocks and prevent backsliding into fragility.
Full report: go.undp.org/33n
