Empowering Women and Youth as Agents of Change
Over 2,000 women from 35 African countries graduated from the ‘Fostering the Future of Business in Africa’ programme, gaining skills in leadership, finance and digital marketing. In Sudan, amid conflict, livelihood training helped more than 250 participants create food security-focused businesses. Additionally, 286 young entrepreneurs in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon received agribusiness training tailored to local food systems.
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I believe in the transformative power of food, not only as a means of cultural exchange but also as a vehicle for economic empowerment.
Nathalie Fakher Eddine
Lebanon
Bridging Food, Technology and Culture in Lebanon
Building Capacity for Food Security and Trade
Partnerships with FAO empowered 63 Latin American officials in trade policy, with 98 per cent satisfaction. The third Near East and North Africa (NENA) trade programme attracted 400 applicants from Arabic-speaking countries, advancing regional cooperation on food systems and economic security.
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Achieving SDG 8 Through a Dedicated Platform for Global Engagement
In 2024, the UNITAR Prosperity Alliance was launched at Shanghai Climate Week to advance sustainable and inclusive economic development. Through tailored capacity-building initiatives, the Prosperity Alliance equips businesses, economic centers, governments and academic institutions across social and economic development, frontier technologies, trade and green energy finance with expertise and resources to lead transformative change.
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I extend gratitude to UNITAR, Microsoft, IBM and the People and Government of Japan for their steadfast support. Together, we are not only closing gender and skills gaps but also paving the way for a more inclusive and empowered future.
Betty Mwende
Kenya
Closing the Digital Gap for Youth in Kenya