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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

An African chorus on climate change

climate changeUnited Nations

From activists to presidents, a call for urgent global action

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Africa Watch

watchICT

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES: Mobile phone explosion in Africa

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Africa Books

books

Abolishing fees boosts African schooling

EducationKenya

A giant step for children, but governments must navigate the pitfalls

Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, chief executive officer of NEPAD

‘We have to deliver’ on Africa’s development, says NEPAD chief

United NationsNEPAD
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Africa Watch

appointmentsHIV-AIDS

Africa looks beyond ‘war on terror’

For long-term solutions rooted in development, human rights

Security for the highest bidder

securitycorruption

Shoddy policing for the many, costly private protection for the few

Africa fights the ‘people trade’

human traffickingNigeria

Scourge of human trafficking ensnares hundreds of thousand

Is Africa’s land up for grabs?

agriculturefarming

Foreign acquisitions: some opportunities, but many see threats

Pursuit of justice or Western plot?

International Criminal CourtAfrican Union

International indictments stir angry debate in Africa

Africa sharpens its voice on climate

climate changeEthiopia

Leaders forging a common position for climate change talks