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Grief comes in waves. Today it came through speakers playing Ladipoe and Simi—my son’s last soundtrack. I’ve learned you don’t move on from loss; you move forward with it. Elisha’s dreams for a more compassionate world now live through everyone who loved him.

Training for #WalkWithWill like it’s the heavyweight title. Squats, punches, and a whole lot of determination. Because #cancer doesn’t stand a chance when we fight together. 🎗️💪 #BreastCancerAwareness #WalkWithWill

I called her ‘girlfriend.’ Not because she was young - but because our bond was that deep. My mother Emilda taught me to love fiercely, serve humbly, and pray always. Today I remember her with gratitude and reverence. 💐 #EmildaGomera #MothersDay👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿

🚨 New Episode Drop: Unlocking Africa's Informal Economy with AI. While traditional finance labels township businesses "too risky," Executive Director of UNDP Sustainable Finance, Maxwell Maxwell Gomera sees AI as the key to unlocking their potential. Watch now: youtu.be/9Rey5IghfIk

Join Zain Verjee and Maxwell Gomera as they discuss: - Using AI to assess creditworthiness - Why South Africa's township economy employs 60% yet remains financially excluded - Mobilizing pension funds to support startups - Creating tech jobs across all skill levels, not just coding

Zain Verjee Maxwell Gomera Maxwell offers a pragmatic vision for how AI can solve persistent challenges that conventional approaches have failed to address so far. Recorded at the Global AI Summit on Africa in partnership with the Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

On our final Embedded episode, Maxwell Maxwell Gomera, UNDP Sustainable Finance Africa Director & UNDP South Africa Resident Representative, speaks to Zain Verjee about the disconnect between leadership & youth when it comes to AI & the digital economy. Watch now: youtu.be/9Rey5IghfIk

Join our host Zain Verjee and Maxwell Maxwell Gomera as they discuss the reversal of the traditional approach: start with young people's problems, then determine how AI can serve their ambitions—not the other way around.

Shared pasts, just futures. A Bangladesh delegation incl. the Supreme Court, Ministry of Law & UNDP Bangladesh, are in🇿🇦 as part of a study exchange on justice and reconciliation. A visit to the Apartheid Museum offered lessons on building inclusive, people-centred justice systems.

Thank you Achim Steiner for your incredible leadership over the years as UN Development’s Administrator. It has been a privilege working with you as my longest-serving boss. Grateful for our shared journey in shaping a #FutureSmartUNDP & #FutureSmartAfrica together. Wishing you all the best.

“Leadership is nothing if no one is behind you. Thank you for the time we have walked & worked together”. We appreciate your powerful words & dedicated service Achim Steiner. You innovated UN Development. As you conclude your tour of duty, #Africa will miss you the most. Thanks Achim.

From Prison Walls to Constitutional Power. Our guests UNDP Bangladesh, along with Bangladesh’s Chief Justice, met CJ Mandisa Maya Constitution Hill SA to explore how justice systems embody both history & hope. We proudly support South-South Cooperation that strengthens democratic transitions.

South Africa is raising the bar on #BiodiversityOffsetting! On this #BiodiversityDay, BIOFIN, with Environmentza, SA Biodiversity & SANParks, unveiled a new biodiversity offset portal to track offsets, finance, and scale biodiversity conservation. Read: bit.ly/4mGTddg

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o taught us to reclaim our stories, our languages, and our dignity - reminding Africa that decolonisation begins in the mind. His words shaped my youth and lit a path toward cultural pride and intellectual courage. Rest in peace, great teacher.

Growth isn’t just about size. It’s about meaning. This is the kind of growth we need in Africa: purposeful, inclusive, and transformational. Let’s invest with intention. Let’s build what matters. 🔁 Share. 🧠 Reflect. 💥 #GomeraNotes👇🏿👇🏿

I’m one of AI’s biggest fans. But I’m not blind to its impact - especially on the mission I’ve set for myself: creating jobs and a good life for young Africans. We need a plan. Urgently. Time for a New African Work Deal. axios.com/2025/05/28/ai-… 👇🏿👇🏿

Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa bbc.in/3HiFU2f

Thank you Achim Steiner for eight years of visionary leadership and your commitment to multilateralim. As you pass the torch, your legacy will continue to inspire #UNDP through these complex times, as we remain steadfast in our pursuit of a #FutureForAll.

Impact. Innovation. Inclusion. 👇 Read how UN Development Regional Programme for Africa is supporting regional priorities and delivering results across the continent. 🔗 bit.ly/3HtgJtX