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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.
Africa's debt dilemma: Turning crisis into reform
AU leaders push for reforms to fix global debt systems and strengthen fiscal sovereignty.
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.
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Sierra LeooneUN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Road Safety Jean Todt says education and effective policies are key.
I had the privilege of attending multiple AfCFTA events, including the launch event in Dar Es Salam in 2022, and the business forum in Cape Town in May 2023. Two things stayed with me.
Small Island Developing StatesGlobal community commits to resilient economies and climate action at SIDS Conference.
carbonVoluntary carbon market could reach $10–$40 billion by 2030, and create up to 190 million jobs in Africa by 2050 if carbon price per tonne reaches $80
African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD)Bold Steps Towards Unity, Peace, and Prosperity in the Second Decade of Agenda 2063
sustainable developmentLeaders at the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) say this is the continent’s message to the Summit of the Future to be held in September 2024 in New York
miningEmpowering Artisanal Mining: A Future of Sustainability and Prosperity for All
Farah Emara’s agri-tech start-up connects fresh fruit and vegetables farmers to buyers by leveraging data and technology
African DescentEpsy Alejandra Campbell Barr, Chair of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, emphasizes the need for African descendants and Africans to collaborate in addressing common challenges
UNECA’s Hanan Morsy also called for digitalization of tax filing, removal of tax exemptions and ensuring prudent public spending.
Green bonds through public private partnerships can fund such projects and programmes
African DevelopmentGreen bonds through public private partnerships can fund such projects and programmes.