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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.
genderPolicy

More women in Africa enter public office, but still wield little power

Reverse migrationdevelopment

Africa’s skilled labour returns

IndustrializationAfrica

Reliance on commodities has to stop, says report

AfricaWorld Bank

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim Conclude Historic Mission to Africa’s Great Lakes Region, Pledge Commitment to Implement Peace, Security and Economic Development

AfricaJapan

Interview with JICA President, Akihiko Tanaka

Africayouth

More opportunities to innovate and create

Counterfeit drugshealth

Profits too high, penalties too low to stop crime

Africaclimate change

Not nearly enough, given the continent’s vulnerability