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Development Improves in Ethiopia, But Just Slightly

March 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

ADDIS ABABA — The United Nations Development Program has released its 2013 Human Development Index. Despite recent economic growth, Ethiopia is still near the bottom of the index. Ethiopia ranks 173 out of 187 countries in the Human Development Index … read more »

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Africa must reduce poverty and hunger – UN

May 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Africa needs to boost agricultural productivity and address the debilitating hunger that affects 27 percent of its population if it is to sustain its economic boom, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said on Tuesday. African economies grew at an … read more »

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Sweden and UNDP unveil a $ 16 million partnership

December 16, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Sweden and the UNDP have unveiled a USD 16 million umbrella agreement to support UNDP Kenya programme activities. Under this umbrella cost sharing partnership Sweden contribute 16 million dollars to the UNDP Kenya programme. The contribution will be effected over … read more »

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