Africa: Two Years On, UN Resolution Affecting Africa Remains At a Crossroads

Africa: Two Years On, UN Resolution Affecting Africa Remains At a Crossroads

Amid severe UN budget cuts and US disengagement, the resolution’s survival depends on creative diplomacy and stronger African ownership. The United States of America’s (US) retreat from multilateralism has put the financing of multinational peacekeeping to the test. This is most vivid in the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2719 – a…

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Africa: Two Years On, UN Resolution Affecting Africa Remains At a Crossroads

Africa: Water, Sanitation Technocrats in Lilongwe to Discuss How to Tackle Challenges Affecting the Sector

Technocrats in the water and sanitation sector have converged in Lilongwe for the 95th Strategic and Technological Council (STC) conference of the Africa Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA). Among others, the technocrats are expected to explore new and blended financing mechanisms for the sector, including the public-private partnerships, green bonds, climate adaptation funds and performance-based…

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