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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.
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.
Editor Picks
transportation
Local techies are tailoring products and services to suit customers in cities
aviation
African airlines must solve problems on their way to profitability
Partnershipdevelopment
Private sector working with governments to fund mega development projects
Partnershipdevelopment
Governments reforming to woo private capital
Partnershipdevelopment
South Africa hosts most of the top companies in Africa, but other countries are coming up
Partnership for DevelopmentPartnership
Essential small and medium-size enterprises need funding
Partnershipdevelopment
Billionaires Bill Gates, Aliko Dangote come together to fund health care projects
Partnership for Developmentdevelopment
Intra-African trade can help boost profit