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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 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.
Nairobi City.
Economic Development

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.
Abidjan, District Autonome d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Economic Development

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.
Inside a factory.
Economic Development

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

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

Maxmel Honey factory in Huambo.
Economic Development

Shifting the development paradigm in Angola

Betty Mtehemu, Deputy Chairperson of Fabric Clothes Sector, and Chairperson of the Women’s Union in Dar es Salaam’s Mchikichini Market.
Economic Development

2024: A year of cautious hope for African economies facing worldwide challenges

Vice President of IsDB Dr. Mansur Muhtar

How the Islamic Development Bank is financing projects in Africa

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- Mansur Muhtar, Vice President, Islamic Development Bank

Ongoing regional infrastructure will boost free trade in Africa

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— Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank

COP27 is Africa’s COP. It must address Africa’s climate challenges

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— Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank

Global Africa Business Initiative inspires business, political, and cultural leaders to advance equitable growth for the continent

Part of UN General Assembly week, UN Global Compact initiative sparks new strategies for African development and business

Dr Danquah, Africa Food Prize Winner 2022

Ghana food geneticist wins the 2022 Africa Food Prize

Eric Yirenkyi Danquah was one of over 370 nominees from 44 countries

“Unstoppable Africa – Africa Leading the World”

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The Secretary-General remarks to the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI)

Education poster

Transforming Education Summit – the global moment of truth

Education Education Systems Transforming Education Summit SDG4Collective action on future-oriented learning & education financing is urgent
Global Africa Business Initiative

Global Africa Business Initiative to advance sustainable business growth and economic development on the continent

UN Global Compact partnership brings together Business, Political and Cultural leaders to chart path forward for equitable growth of the $2.5 trillion market

In Gabon, the growing demand for fish offers new opportunities for young people in aquaculture

Agriculture youth unemployment

Developing the potential of aquaculture farms to increase incomes and ensure a nutritious food source

TICAD 8: UNDP welcomes new investments in Africa as Japan announces additional measures to accelerate recovery and economic growth

TICADAfCFTA

A total of $30 billion in financial contributions and a new US$130 million facility were announced

FAO and partners delivered 262 tonnes of fertilizer to the Tigray region of Ethiopia

Holding onto hope as we mark World Humanitarian Day

Let’s recognize humanitarians who work tirelessly, day and night, to save lives at risk

Togo and UN sign MoU to establish the African Cybersecurity Centre

Cybersecurity

Based in Lome, the centre will promote cybersecurity and fight cybercrime