Socio Economic

13 July 2023 at 15:20 | Africa, Middle East, Transnational

Energy Security - The Changing Geopolitical Landscape

New investment priorities regarding energy operations and the effects of divergent energy transition policies

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Energy Security - The Changing Geopolitical Landscape

Africa, Middle East

Food Security Challenges in Africa and the Middle East

13 July 2023 at 14:40

Food Security as a key socio-economic condition for security, political stability and sustainable development

Africa

Africa: Climate Change & Safeguarding Human Security

30 March 2023

Report & Livestream of the conference that looked into the Human Security implications that Climate Change will have on Africa.

Transnational

Migration in the Greater Mediterranean Region

22 July 2021

Mediterranean sea-crossing. Root, causes and consequences for International Governance and Human Security

Transnational

Chinas Engagement in Africa & The Middle East

22 July 2021

Study of the increase of China's initiatives in Africa & the Middle East - both bilaterally and multilaterally.

Africa, Middle East, Transnational

The Youth Bulge in Africa & the Middle East: Workshop Report

02 July 2021

A strong demographic growth in Africa & the Middle East is a great opportunity for economic development - given the right circumstances.

Africa, Middle East, Transnational

Youth Bulge in Africa & The Middle East: Education & Employment

15 April 2021

The challenges in the area of education and youth unemployment in Africa and the Middle East - with focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Cop28 presidency to ensure indigenous voices are heard at global talks

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Weekly readings

Reading of the Week: Online child sexual exploitation and abuse in West Africa

This policy brief examines the prevalence of online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA) in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Cape Verde, highlighting key risk factors. Data on OCSEA indicates an acceleration in uploads since 2019. The case studies reveal gaps and shortcomings in victim identification, protection and prosecution. Urgent action is required to prevent devastating consequences for individuals in West Africa.

Strengthening the Capacity to Reduce Africas Vulnerability to Climate and Weather Disasters

With increasing frequency of disasters and consequent damages, the need for high-quality, accessible and timely information on the likelihood and impacts of hydrological hazards cannot be overemphasized. ClimDev Africa Special Fund (CDSF) facilitates the development and use of climate services to effectively address the growing challenges of climate and weather disasters in Africa. The Fund has contributed to strengthening the capacities of regional, national, and local institutions as well as communities to enhance monitoring, forecasting and early warning systems.