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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.
disarmamentLiberia

Gradual progress towards a greater role in DDR

MDGsNigeria

Commitments on aid, debt relief and MDGs are reaffirmed

debt reliefNEPAD

Dissecting the G-8 and World Summit pledges

debt reliefIMF

But will the G-8 deal be hobbled by new conditions?

developmentpeacebuilding

When war ends: transforming Africa’s fighters into builders

MDGsEducation

Progress for both boys and girls towards Millennium education goal

genderwomen

Some progress 10 years after Beijing, but major challenges remain

NEPADUSAID

Better local communications can boost development, democracy