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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.

World Food ProgrammeWorld Bank

UN, donors fight hunger in Africa’s Horn

Gender Equalitywomen

Despite hurdles, notable legal, political and social progress

Gender EqualityUNESCO

North African activists reach out to Islamic clerics

FAOfood

Rioting and repression reflect problems of African governance

MDGsNEPAD

More Asian support pledged for anti-poverty Millennium Goals

climate changeinvestment

Most climate change projects bypass continent

developmentMDGs

Innovative project in Ghana focuses on achieving Millennium goals

Gender Equalitywomen

South African initiatives against sexual violence, gender i