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.
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.
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.
Editor Picks
economic development
Innovative risk-pooling initiative will give a lifeline to countries in distress
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The 2017 Economic Report on Africa calls for harnessing urban growth
business
Pele Energy Group joins the league of independent power producers
technology
Engineers are adapting technology to suit the specific needs and dynamics of the continent
technology
Local communities boosting water monitoring systems using the Internet
economic development
Survey shows regional institutional investor base expanding due to favourable demographics
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Insufficient financial inclusion, unbanked masses and financial literacy are increasingly attracting investors