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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

Old Towns of Djenné, Mali. Photo: © UNESCO/Francesco Bandarin

Mali site added to List of World Heritage in Danger – UNESCO

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For the first time since 2006, the H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in Cameroon, putting the number of countries in the region who have battled the virus at six. Photo: FAO/Isaac Kasamani

UN agency urges heightened vigilance after H5N1 outbreaks in West and Central Africa

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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

Côte d'Ivoire: UN report finds 'some progress' in fight against rape but stresses more must be done

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Refugee children prepare to return from Kenya to South Sudan in December 2005, soon after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, which led to the nation’s independence in 2011. UNHCR/Hélène Caux

Q&A: Growing pains vex South Sudan, five years after independence

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Ann Encontre, UN Refugee Agency's Regional Refugee Coordinator for the South Sudan Emergency, talks about the challenges facing South Sudan

Humanitarian partners have responded rapidly and are working around the clock to assist people in Wau, South Sudan. Photo: OCHA/Gemma Connel

‘Time to massively reinforce UN action’ on South Sudan, Ban says ahead of Security Council meeting

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The Tomping base of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), where displaced civilians have sought refuge in the wake of fresh clashes in Juba between soldiers of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and the SPLA in Opposition (SPLA-IO). UN Photo/Beat

South Sudan ceasefire ‘largely holding;’ UN urges safe passage for civilians seeking safety

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After two years of political transition, voters have cast their ballots peacefully and democratically in the Central African Republic. Photo: UNMINUSCA

Central African Republic’s leaders must commit to inclusive, transparent governance, Security Council told

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UNMISS provides protection to civilians fleeing recent violence in Wau. Photo: UNMISS

Security Council condemns fighting in Juba, demands South Sudan's leaders prevent spread of violence

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Roger Arnold Tabesse, 73, is one of the 30,000 people living in a camp for internally displaced people at M’Pok Airport. Credit: Stephen Gladieu/World Bank

In the Central African Republic, Expectations are Sky High

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UNHCR and partners register new refugees arriving from Central African Republic (CAR) in the Chadian village of Mini, one of the three locations near the borders hosting new arrivals since 12 June 2016. Photo: UNHCR/Victorien Ndakass

Thousands fleeing violent clashes in Central African Republic – UN refugee agency

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Ethiopian soldiers with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), after a battle with Al-Shabaab militants on 9 June 2016 in Halgan village, Hiran region, Somalia. Photo: AMISOM/Ilyas Ahmed

Security Council extends African Union mission in Somalia

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Working towards sustainable development means that communities such as the people in Kitabi, Rwanda get to enjoy the fruits of globalization. Workers in Kitabi Tea Processing Facility process 48 000 tons of green leaf per day for export.

Restoring the economy’s ability to deliver prosperity

AfricaUnited NationsThe Sustainable Development Goals must become the yardstick for judging inclusive growth
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UN Peacekeeper honoured for championing gender in Abyei