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.
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.
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Sierra Leonedevelopment
UN seeks to coordinate support for post-war development
AfricaArab Spring
Will popular upsurge in the north help spur reform south of the Sahara?
independencenewest nation
Building a new nation amidst dire poverty and the scars of war
NEPAD encourages more spending on agricultural production
Communities develop alternatives to secure precious water
Cyber-activists lend savvy to North African revolutions. Social media help spread images, messages and enthusiasm
Interview with labour leader Kwasi Adu-Amankwah