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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

New HIV infections are falling dramatically in Africa

AfricaHIV

People with the disease are also living longer and better

Some of Teddy Nakawoeisi’s grandchildren returning from work on a nearby farm

Helping the ‘collateral victims’ of AIDS

AfricaHIV-AIDS
Juliana Rotich, co-founder and executive director of Ushahidi

For girls, ‘it is possible to dream big’

ICTInternet

Interview with Juliana Rotich, a leading African voice on tech

Examining high-quality corn for future cultivation in Cameroon

Africa’s economy grows, but many stomachs are empty

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Africa Human Development Report stirs debate on food security

President James Alix Michel of the Seychelles

‘Invest in the people,’ says Seychelles president

developmentinvestment

Exclusive interview with James Alix Michel

The good news is at the grassroots level,” says Luc Gnacadja

Desertification a threat to Africa’s development

environmentclimate change

Exclusive interview with Luc Gnacadja, head of UN desertification convention

Displaying the rainbow flag of gay rights activists

Making waves: Malawi revives debate on gay rights

human rightsLGBT rights

Human rights is essential in fight against HIV/AIDS

HIV-AIDShuman rights
Children of ProjectArt, a Harlem, New York summer arts camp, create Nelson Mandela inspired art and messages for peace

‘Inspire change, make every day a Mandela Day’

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Africans celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day

Burundi’s push for universal education

EducationBurundi

Enrolment rates at an all time high, but challenges remain

Does financing benefit African women?

UN Womenequality

New initiatives to track the gender impact of development funds

Women struggle to secure land rights

UN Womenequality

Hard fight for access and decision-making power