UNDP South Africa

Unlocking Regional Trade Opportunities for Young Women and Youth Entrepreneurs.

We're inviting stakeholders to participate in a consultative workshop on the Enhancing Capacities of Young Women and Youth-Led Enterprises for Regional Trade (ECoWYERT) project.

The workshop will present and validate findings from the South Africa Country Scan, which explores opportunities and challenges affecting the participation of women and youth-led MSMEs in regional trade and value chains under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Your insights will help shape the design and implementation of the South Africa programme and contribute to building a more inclusive and responsive trade ecosystem.

Register: https://bit.ly/4v2v0Bb

📢 Open Procurement Opportunities!

We're inviting qualified consultants and subject matter experts to apply for consultancy opportunities to support regulatory frameworks across Southern Africa's strategic minerals corridors and the Mid-Term Review of a GEF-funded energy efficiency project in South Africa.

We encourage professionals with expertise in policy analysis, regional integration, mining governance, energy, climate change, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainable development to apply.

Explore the opportunities: https://bit.ly/4ev12iY

🎙️ A new episode drops tomorrow.

With the world’s youngest population, Africa’s future depends on how we equip young people to seize the opportunities ahead.

In Episode 3 of , we explore the future of work, entrepreneurship and what it will take to unlock the potential of the next generation.

Join the conversation tomorrow.

SkillsDevelopment Entrepreneurship

Behind every number is a story of impact.

In 2025, our work focused on strengthening the systems that enable long-term progress—from supporting township entrepreneurs and preparing agri-businesses for international markets, to advancing climate resilience, green skills, and Africa-led innovation.

The results captured in this report are more than achievements. They reflect a broader effort to build institutions, partnerships, and opportunities that create lasting change and drive sustainable development.

Explore our 2025 Annual Report and the progress made possible through collaboration.

Explore our impact: https://go.undp.org/cMC

How do we mobilise the finance needed to support South Africa's climate ambitions and just transition?

Join us at the South Africa Climate Financing Strategy Validation Workshop, where stakeholders from government, the financial sector, development institutions, the private sector, academia, and civil society will come together to review and strengthen the draft national Climate Financing Strategy.

The workshop will help validate the Strategy's findings and recommendations, draw on global best practices, and shape a practical roadmap for mobilising, aligning, and scaling climate finance to support a more resilient and sustainable future.

Scan the QR code or click on the link to register: https://bit.ly/43Dbn7q

This Youth Month, we are spotlighting the young African creatives turning imagination into opportunity.

Through UNDP’s pan-African timbuktooafrica initiative, 20 emerging animators from across Africa are gaining the skills, mentorship and support needed to grow their talent into sustainable careers.

Because when young people have access to opportunities, they do not just tell Africa’s stories—they shape its future.

🔗 Discover how UNDP is helping young African animators turn creativity: Link in bio.