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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.
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.
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.
Editor Picks
Africasocial media
Leading by example, Kenyans mobilize support for drought victims
NEPADAmos Sawyer
Interview with Amos Sawyer, African Peer Review Mechanism
farmingagriculture
NEPAD adds value to Africa’s farming sector, says Glenn Denning
NEPADIbrahim Mayaki
Ibrahim Mayaki, head of Africa’s partnership initiative
ICT
Social media boosts Nigeria's polls: Elections redefined, as candidates and voters go online
Africadevelopment
At the UN conference on LDCs, focus moves away from aid
Africamicrofinance
Time to reassess the limits and strengths of small-scale lending