Tag: Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa: growth and jobs

by jgiwa, posted in Reports

Following the release of the new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report indicating the sub-Saharan Africa is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) is highlighting its cooperation with the African Union Commission and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The IMF report projects that by 2035, the number … Continue reading Sub-Saharan Africa: growth and jobs

UNESCO Report on the MDGs

by jgiwa, posted in Reports

School is out. The reports are in. While some countries have done fairly well in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) starting in 2000, other countries still lag behind in the journey towards education for all by 2015. The main findings of the report indicate that: ◊ Just one-third of countries have achieved all the … Continue reading UNESCO Report on the MDGs