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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.

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.

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.
technologyKenya

Kenyan software a tool for political participation

HIV-AIDS

Trade rules will make it harder to get cheap generic medicines

democracyAfrican Union

“Zero tolerance” for coups, constitutional violations

disabilitiesZimbabwe

People with disabilities fight for services, rights, dignity

internally displaced personsAfrican Union

African Union convention breaks new ground, but challenges await

democracyAfrican Union

Interview with Said Djinnit, UN representative on West Africa

securityCongo

Training, recruitment and prosecutions can reduce violence

HIV-AIDSMozambique

Policy shift in South Africa, as new infections decline across the continent

MDGsRwanda

Commitment, money and innovation can reduce high mortality rates

climate changeSouth Africa

Africans press strong case at Copenhagen talks