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As the UN's global development organization, UNDP has a normative global mission, as a pro-poor development agency, to promote human rights, gender and the MDGs. As a cornerstone of its work, UNDP connects partner countries to knowledge, experience and resource networks that build capacity for pro-poor growth and human development. Further, as part of the UN Reforms process, UNDP has a mandate to lead the UN in system-wide coordination.

05/06/2026

Today is World Environment Day 🌍
At UNDP South Africa, our call to action is simple: protect our planet, protect our future.
From climate action to biodiversity and sustainable development, we all have a role to play in building a greener, more resilient world. 🌱

From Consultation to Action.This week’s Biodiversity Government Lekgotla and the Consultative Conference focused on st...
23/05/2026

From Consultation to Action.

This week’s Biodiversity Government Lekgotla and the Consultative Conference focused on strengthening biodiversity conservation, financing, and implementation in South Africa.

Held under the global theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact,” these engagements reinforced the importance of collective action to protect biodiversity while advancing sustainable development.

The engagements also preceded today’s International Day for Biological Diversity and the Global Flagship Event taking place on 22 May.

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Op-Ed | What if the biggest barrier facing South Africa’s SMEs is not the lack of funding, but the way the system measur...
20/05/2026

Op-Ed | What if the biggest barrier facing South Africa’s SMEs is not the lack of funding, but the way the system measures opportunity?

In this op-ed, Dr. Gloria Kulaya Kiondo examines why many township and micro-enterprises remain excluded from formal finance despite the existence of multiple funding programmes.

The article unpacks the “SME visibility paradox”, where economically active businesses continue to fall outside conventional risk models, limiting their access to growth opportunities.

From digital infrastructure to alternative credit pathways, the piece explores what it will take to build systems that better recognise, support, and scale the businesses already powering local economies.

Read the full op-ed: https://go.undp.org/qSy

18/05/2026

What are the streets saying?

“Africa is already a wealthy continent.”
“Entrepreneurship is the answer.”
“Innovation and technology will awaken this sleeping giant called Africa.”

, Africa’s Wealth Paradox connects these everyday perspectives to the bigger conversation on wealth, systems and Africa’s future.

What do you think needs to shift for Africa’s wealth to benefit more Africans?

Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/48mfU0O

15/05/2026

Township retail plays a critical role in South Africa’s economy, yet many businesses continue to face barriers when it comes to accessing finance and scaling their operations.

As momentum builds around more inclusive economic solutions, it is worth revisiting Township Spark and what it set out to do.

Township Spark is designed to unlock finance for township SMMEs by reducing lending risk and attracting private capital into underserved markets. By creating more accessible financing pathways, the initiative aims to support business growth, formalisation, and long-term sustainability, particularly for youth- and women-led enterprises.

As this work continues, Township Spark remains a key building block in shaping a more inclusive and investment-ready township economy.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4w7m9zx

Building institutions that are adaptive, resilient and future-ready is essential to delivering development impact in a r...
14/05/2026

Building institutions that are adaptive, resilient and future-ready is essential to delivering development impact in a rapidly evolving environment.

We convened a strategic siting engagement focused on strengthening organisational effectiveness, financial sustainability and operational optimisation as we align with the new Country Programme Document (CPD) and evolving development priorities.

The engagement created space to reflect on how we continue strengthening our structure, capabilities, internal processes and delivery model to better position the office for future opportunities, partnerships and long-term impact.

Technical Expert NeededStrengthening South Africa’s Response to Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs)We are seeking a consultan...
14/05/2026

Technical Expert Needed

Strengthening South Africa’s Response to Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs)

We are seeking a consultant to support efforts to strengthen South Africa’s response to illicit financial flows, financial integrity, and governance systems.

The assignment will support stakeholder engagement, policy advisory work, and the co-design of strategic entry points focused on Beneficial Ownership, anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs).

We are looking for professionals with extensive experience in illicit financial flows, AML/CFT systems, governance reform, and stakeholder coordination within the South African and regional financial integrity landscape.

Deadline: 25 May 2026
Project scope: https://bit.ly/4dmBmUR

Call for Applications 📢 Climate Finance Pipeline and Aggregation ConsultantWe are seeking a national consultant to supp...
14/05/2026

Call for Applications 📢

Climate Finance Pipeline and Aggregation Consultant

We are seeking a national consultant to support the development of an Agricultural Climate Finance Pipeline and Aggregation Mechanism for South Africa.

The assignment will focus on structuring bankable climate-smart agricultural projects, designing aggregation and investment mechanisms, and supporting scalable climate finance solutions aligned with South Africa’s climate and land restoration priorities.

The consultant will contribute to:
1️⃣ Climate finance pipeline development
2️⃣ Aggregation and investment mechanism design
3️⃣ Innovative finance solutions for agriculture
4️⃣ Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) frameworks
5️⃣ Implementation and scale-up strategies

Applicants should have strong expertise in climate finance, agriculture, land-use systems, blended finance, and stakeholder engagement.

Deadline: 22-May-26
Project scope: https://bit.ly/49GG7rh

Young people are helping shape safer and smarter township economies.Across parts of Alexandra, Soweto and Tembisa, Youth...
13/05/2026

Young people are helping shape safer and smarter township economies.

Across parts of Alexandra, Soweto and Tembisa, Youth Digital Ambassadors under the initiative are working alongside spaza shop owners to support better food safety practices through digital innovation.

From introducing digital tools to strengthening hygiene awareness and building trust within communities, these young ambassadors are gaining practical experience in communication, data, problem-solving and community engagement while contributing to township economic transformation.

At the centre of this story is youth leadership, young people stepping forward as drivers of innovation, digital inclusion and safer community businesses.
Read how these ambassadors are helping create change through technology, one conversation and one shop at a time.

Read how these ambassadors are helping create change through technology, one conversation and one shop at a time: https://go.undp.org/qk9

Call for applications 📢 We're looking for a consultant to design and lead a capacitation workshop for TVET lecturers on ...
13/05/2026

Call for applications 📢

We're looking for a consultant to design and lead a capacitation workshop for TVET lecturers on the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Practitioner Module as part of the Advancing Inclusive Just Energy Transition initiative.

The assignment will support lecturer capacity building, institutional readiness, and the integration of EPC competencies in TVET colleges, contributing to South Africa’s energy efficiency agenda and green skills development.

We are looking for demonstrated experience in:

1️⃣ Energy efficiency and EPC compliance
2️⃣ QCTO frameworks and accreditation processes
3️⃣ Technical training and workshop facilitation
4️⃣ Curriculum integration and institutional capacity building

The workshop forms part of the broader Just Energy Transition programme implemented in partnership with GIZ,German International Cooperation, EWSETA and DHET

Deadline: 22 May 2026
Project scope: https://bit.ly/48VKvT4

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