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April 2025
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Story
Empowering Ghana’s Entrepreneurs: Building a Digital Future for Women and Youth-Led MSMEs
Maria Adams, a fashion entrepreneur in Accra, Ghana, faces challenges common to many women led MSMEs such as limited digital skills, funding, and market access. A new UN-backed programme aims to change that by empowering 25,000 such businesses with digital tools and financial support.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 17: Partnerships
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
April 2025
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Announcement
Secretary-General appoints Karla Robin Hershey of the United States as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Samoa
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Karla Robin Hershey of the United States as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Samoa, with the host Governments’ approval, on 26 April 2025. Based in Apia, Samoa, Ms. Hershey will head the Samoa Multi-Country Office and coordinate the UN development operations in Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau.
April 2025
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Story
Leveling the Digital Field for Women and Girls in Viet Nam
Digital transformation is a top priority for the Vietnamese Government, with the Politburo Resolution 57 calling for breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation.
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
Education
Digital Services
April 2025
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Story
Caribbean leading the charge to electric mobility
Caribbean nations face climate threats and economic drain from fuel imports. Electric mobility offers dual benefits: reducing dependence on imported oil while enabling vehicle-to-grid integration that supports renewable energy adoption.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Climate Action