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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.

A view of participants attending the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4).
Economic Development

Africa shapes the Agenda towards a Just Outcome of the Sevilla Conference

Social Protection
The African Union's first Debt Conference brought together Heads of State, senior policymakers, financial experts, and international partners on Africa's debt challenges and long-term sustainability.
Economic Development

Africa's debt dilemma: Turning crisis into reform

AU leaders push for reforms to fix global debt systems and strengthen fiscal sovereignty.
In 2023 UNDP in Uganda added its first electric car into their fleet as a major step forward for Uganda’s transition to a clean energy future.
Economic Development

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.
A car involved in an accident.
Economic Development

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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Nairobi City.
Economic Development

Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities

Inside a factory.
Economic Development

New UN report: Africa's economy to improve in 2025 despite global stagnation

Fresh source.
Economic Development

Streamlining Egypt’s food value chain through technology

Epsy Barr - Chair, Forum on People of African Descent.
Economic Development

We must confront the legacy of slavery, tackle systemic racism

The Tanger-Med port located about 40 km east of Tangier, Morocco. Photo: Bouygues Construction

Partnerships provide a lifeline for cash-strapped countries

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Governments reforming to woo private capital

Henri Konan Bédié Bridge in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Photo: Bouygues Construction

Partnerships giving Africa a new look

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Private sector working with governments to fund mega development projects

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed (left) and UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka lead high-level mission to Mugunga Camp for internally displaced people, in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Photo: UN News/Lulu Gao

Wrapping up Africa trip, UN deputy chief vows to ensure displaced women return home in dignity

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Arthur Musah

Naija Beta: A look at diaspora Africans finding their place back home

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On World AIDS Day, people in Nigeria took a walk in the Asokoro neighbourhood of Abuja to increase HIV/AIDS awareness in the general public. Photo: UNAIDS

AIDS-related deaths decline; 19.5 million people on life-saving treatment – UN report

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Au Kenya, un éleveur avec ses bœufs qui ont survécu à la sécheresse. Les deux tiers de son cheptel ont été décimés. Photo: FAO/Tony Karumba

FAO issues alert over third consecutive failed rainy season, worsening hunger in East Africa

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Number of people needing humanitarian assistance on the rise

l'Île Maurice. Photo: UNDP

Mauritius Marshall Plan aims to eradicate poverty and exclusion

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UN Photo/Marco Dormino

World poverty could be cut in half if all adults completed secondary education

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Avec plus de 15 millions de réfugiés et de personnes déplacées à l’intérieur de leur pays, l’Afrique abrite près de 25 % du nombre total de personnes ayant dû fuir leur foyer dans le monde. © UN/ Eskinder Debebe

Africa Takes the Lead to Support Refugees and their Hosts with Long-Term Solutions

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Participants at the African Women Leaders Network held in New York in June, 2017. Photo: Africa Renewal/Ihuoma Atanga

New platform launched to galvanize and boost women’s leadership of Africa

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Forum organized by African Union Commission and UN Women, with the support of Germany, outlines roadmap for women in governance, peace and security

Pour leur subsistance, plus de 11 millions de la population au Soudan du Sud (95%) dépendent presqu’entièrement des secteurs sensibles au climat, dont l'agriculture, les ressources forestières et la pêche. Photo: Albert Gonzalez Farran, UNDP

Confronting climate change in South Sudan

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Photo Credit: Victor Andronache

Kenyans prepare for nationwide ban on plastic bags

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UN Environment brought together retailers, manufacturers and other stakeholders to discuss preparations for Kenya’s national ban on plastic bags, which takes effect in August.