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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
AU leaders push for reforms to fix global debt systems and strengthen fiscal sovereignty.
Developing a thriving e-vehicles value chain in Africa
energySocial Protection
African countries should join hands to make the most of their own resources and build a formidable electric vehicle ecosystem that could help fast-track realisation of SDGs.
Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents
Digitalization
Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.
Editor Picks
Rio+20sustainable development
Some gains, plus commitments to future sustainable development talks
Rio+20sustainable development
At Rio summit, African delegates are skeptical of the benefits
Rio+20sustainable development
Paving the path to “the future we want”
Rio+20sustainable development
Interview with Kumi Naidoo, executive director of Greenpeace International