In Focus
Economic Development
This beat covers micro and macro-economic issues, including policies, infrastructure, urbanization, FDI, the role of private sector, regional integration, debt, and recovery.
Africa's debt dilemma: Turning crisis into reform
Developing a thriving e-vehicles value chain in Africa
Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents
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2021 SDGs report finds some remarkable progress, but the pandemic has hit hard.
— Cristina Duarte, UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa.
Recovery will be challenging without increased supply of vaccines across the continent.
Registered trucks and drivers are connected online, matched with cargo transport demand.
$40 billion per year is needed to meet the continent's energy needs.
Net-zero emissions from food and land use, reimagining school meals and advancing healthy diets will be on the agenda at the Pre-Summit next month
Major commitments will be announced at Ministerial Forums on 21-25 June to accelerate access and transition to clean energy by 2030
Addressing IFFs requires tackling imbalance in the international financial and trade systems, and confronting weak institutions
ADS 2021 celebrated the continent’s identity and culture, discussed challenges and opportunities.