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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.

Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents

Digitalization Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.

Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities

debt To manage rapid urbanization effectively, African cities must enhance fiscal strategies and broaden revenue sources.

The long winding road to Africa’s infrastructure development

UNECA Infrastructure is key to driving economic growth and fostering regional integration but continues to face significant challenges in financing and implementation.

New UN report: Africa's economy to improve in 2025 despite global stagnation

debt The latest WESP 2025 says targeted investments, inclusive governance, and enhanced regional collaboration will support the continent’s long-term development goals.

Registered trucks and drivers are connected online, matched with cargo transport demand.

Africa

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

renewable energy

Major commitments will be announced at Ministerial Forums on 21-25 June to accelerate access and transition to clean energy by 2030

Illicit Financial Flowscorruption

Addressing IFFs requires tackling imbalance in the international financial and trade systems, and confronting weak institutions

ADS2019ADS2021

ADS 2021 celebrated the continent’s identity and culture, discussed challenges and opportunities.

Cryptocurrency

Challenges include lack of reliable internet and lack of financial literacy.

aviation

The African aviation industry is looking for ways to recover after a loss of more than $ 6 billion due to globalization.

AfCFTACOVID-19

COVID-19 impact has exposed weakness of current food systems, but also revealed an opportunity to boost continental trade.

food championsThe Executive Director, Pan-African Agribusiness and Agroindustry Consortium (PanAAC) has organized talks for South Africa in the SMEs region.