Allen Anie

Chief Technical Advisor & Head of Experimentation @UNDPGhana. Policy Evaluation specialist. Personal views only; usual disclaimers apply.

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

Francis Biney is an innovator crafting bamboo into safe, eco-friendly alternatives to plastic cooking utensils.

Through the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme, supported by the @MastercardFdn, sustainable innovation is reducing plastic waste & protecting communities.

#YAIGH #YouthInnovation

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

Why is UNDP investing in initiatives like the @timbuktooafrica Bootcamp for Accelerator Managers?

With support from @MofaJapan_en, we're helping strengthen the incubators, accelerators, and networks that support African startups.

Hear why this work matters. 👇

#timbuktoo

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

What value does collaboration bring to Africa's #innovation ecosystem?

Hear how partners are sharing global expertise, practical tools, and networks to help strengthen incubators and better support entrepreneurs across the continent. 👇

#timbuktoo

@timbuktooafrica | @MofaJapan_en | @500GlobalVC

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

@UNDPGhana hosted leadership from National Investment Bank for a strategic engagement focused on unlocking collaboration opportunities across private sector dev’t, entrepreneurship, innovative financing & sustainable economic transformation.

The discussion highlighted the value of partnerships that connect finance, enterprise, and development to create lasting impact for businesses & communities across 🇬🇭.

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

The #CreditRating Support Initiative workshop in 🇬🇭 concluded successfully.

Participants reviewed ToR for a joint inter-agency committee to boost coordination across govt, supporting 🇬🇭’s path to an investment-grade rating & stronger credit profile.

With support from @MofaJapan_en , @UNDP will keep working with partners to drive investor confidence & unlock sustainable financing.

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

Samson Dzivor is an innovator creating tech to helps persons with disabilities independently navigate e-commerce & digital platforms.

Through the YAI, supported by the @MastercardFdn, inclusive innovation creates opportunity for all.

#YAIGH #YouthInnovation

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

Are you building an #AgriTech solution for Africa? 🌱

We’re looking for startups that:
• Have a prototype or MVP
• Have a committed team
• Solve real challenges in agriculture
• Can scale their impact

📅 First cohort: May 2026
🔗 Apply before 27 April: https://t.co/FZaHcDbwfk

#Timbuktoo #AgriTechAfrica

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

“The 3 projects we launch today covers 13 of the 17 SDGs: tackling health, digital innovation, and peacebuilding”

— @ZiaChoudhury, @UNinGhana Resident Coordinator, at the launch of @MofaJapan_en ‘25 supplementary projects.

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

Beyond cocoa: building resilient livelihoods
✔️ 200 women trained in soap making
✔️ New income streams
✔️ Increased resilience

#Livelihoods #WomenEntrepreneurs #Resilience #GRILMaP

[UNinGhana @UNinGhana]

Secretary-General appoints Ms. Kiki Gbeho of Ghana as Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) https://t.co/USAXljFr4m

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

Why apply to the @timbuktooafrica Pan-African Incubation Network? 🌱

- Access to mentorship by industry experts
- Structured incubation
- AI-powered tools
- Investor connections
🔗 Apply by27 April: https://t.co/qbKCLCxuyN

#AgriTechAfrica

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝟯 | Young Africa Innovates
UNDP Ghana & UNDP Nigeria kick off a cross-country learning visit under YAI, funded by Mastercard Foundation.
Strategic dialogue, peer exchange & innovator engagement to scale youth entrepreneurship.
Partnership. Learning. Scale. #YAI

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

Strengthening Partnerships to Scale Youth Innovation 🇬🇭🇳🇬

At the YAI Cross-Country Learning Workshop, Paul Kasanga of Mastercard Foundation reaffirmed support for vulnerable youth incl. PWDs.

UNDP RR Niloy Banerjee stressed deeper govt engagement to scale impact.

#YoungAfricaInnovates #Inclusion

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

Japan has been a steadfast partner in advancing UNDP’s development priorities in Ghana, providing critical support across key programme areas.

Today, we were honoured to be joined by H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, Ambassador of Japan, to further strengthen our collaboration. Discussions focused on deepening structured engagement, enhancing strategic partnerships, and aligning priorities to drive sustainable impact.

We aim to build resilient communities and advancing inclusive, long-term development outcomes across Ghana.

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

On #FuguWednesday, we do more than celebrate culture — we invest in livelihoods. 🇬🇭

Every stitch tells a story of heritage, resilience, and craftsmanship. When we wear Fugu, we actively support the weavers and artisans whose skill and dedication we carry with pride.

UNDP is proud to support weavers in the Northern and Volta Regions through the UNDP Ghana–Togo Accelerator Labs social experiment and livelihoods support under the Peacebuilding Fund, strengthening local economies while preserving tradition.

Culture. Opportunity. Impact.

[timbuktooAfrica @timbuktooafrica]

#timbuktooWrapped - Powered by people, driven by purpose! This year, timbuktoo turned bold visions into real opportunities, empowering innovators, building ecosystems, and shaping Africa’s future. Here’s a look at key moments in 2025! 1/3

[Ahunna Eziakonwa @ahunnaeziakonwa]

Africa’s development journey is built on bold ambition, innovation & agency.
In 2025, @UNDPAfrica & partners scaled up action and delivered lasting impact across the continent.
👇🏾These are some highlights of what we made possible by working together for Africa.

[Ahunna Eziakonwa @ahunnaeziakonwa]

Africa is moving fast.
Youth-led innovation. Women shaping decisions. Clean energy. Fairer finance.
As we step into 2026, Africans keep driving change & @UNDPAfrica is backing them to realize their boldest ambitions.
👇🏾Watch this video to see what progress looked like in 2025.

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

Improving Disability-Disaggregated SDG Reporting in Ghana, requires the urgent need to strengthen data systems to ensure that persons with disabilities are fully visible in national development reporting.

As #Ghana works toward achieving the #SDGs, reliable, disability-disaggregated data is essential for tracking progress, identifying gaps, and designing policies that truly reflect the needs and rights of all persons with disabilities.

More in this new policy brief: https://t.co/zxkMqmCA1Y

#IDPD2025 #DisabilityInclusion #SDGData #LeaveNoOneBehind #Accessibility

[UNDP Ghana @UNDPGhana]

The Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Bootcamp has now begun in Accra!

In partnership with @NeipGhana and with support from @UNDPGhana and funding from @MastercardFdn, the bootcamp is designed to equip young innovators with practical skills and mentorship.

We were joined by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme-NEIP CEO, Eric Adjei Esq and Deputy CEO, Joan Selasie Ahiawordor Esq, encouraging the young innovators to stay resilient and emphasizing the important role of youth and women in shaping Ghana’s innovation landscape.

The bootcamp forms part of a broader effort to unlock local talent, expand economic opportunities, and empower the next generation of problem-solvers across Ghana

#YAIGH
#Innovation