Matthias Z. Naab

Pleased to join colleagues for the 4th #AFSIT Steering Committee. As transitions evolve, political, development & governance support must align with national & regional priorities. @_AfricanUnion, @UNDP & partners remain key to inclusive transitions. #InclusiveTransitions #Africa

When we talk about the #PactForTheFuture, the real test is how its commitments translate into meaningful action—action that young people can understand, shape and help deliver.

Today, I joined young leaders from across Africa for a regional session on the Gen Z Pact for the Future, an important effort to bring the Pact closer to young people and connect its commitments on peace, climate, technology, sustainable development and youth participation to the realities of their countries and communities.

Global commitments only become meaningful when people can engage with them. This means ensuring young people have the information, space and tools to influence implementation, hold institutions accountable and help shape the solutions that will define their future.

The Pact is about the future—but young people must be partners in delivering it today.

#ABEW2026 concluded in Luanda with the adoption of the Luanda Declaration & Call to Action for the sustainable management of Africa’s water resources.

@UNDP remains committed to working with @_AfricaUnion, governments & partners to translate these commitments into tangible impact.

@_AfricaUnion @angola_Mirex @UNDPAfrica @AhunnaEziakonwa @UNDPAngola

Met with Kestutis Sadauskas, Deputy Director-General @EU_MARE at #ABEW2026.

We discussed opportunities to strengthen EU-UNDP collaboration in support of Africa’s water economy, creating new opportunities for young people & women innovators.

#ForPeopleForPlanet #BlueEconomy

@EU_Commission. @UNDP “UNDPPAfrica @AhunnaEziakonwa

I joined @COMESA_HQ & partners at #ABEW2026 to launch a landmark report on women’s engagement in fisheries & aquaculture.

Women make up nearly 60% of fish processors & traders across the COMESA region. Closing gender gaps in the sector could unlock US$2 billion annually for Africa’s economy.

Read the Policy Brief: go.undp.org/pjE

#GenderEquality
#BlueEconomy

@_AfricaUnion @UNDPAfrica @AhunnaEziakonwa @UNDPAngola