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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.
Sierra Leonedevelopment

UN seeks to coordinate support for post-war development

electionsDRC

Trends are encouraging, but some polls still fall short

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

Africawomen

Activists press for freedom, dignity and rights

AfricaUNCTAD

Beyond minerals, sales and services are drawing more interest

Africadrought

But storm clouds loom for efforts to protect Africa's environment

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