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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.
African UnionTanzania

UN General Assembly urges donors to fulfill their promises

economydevelopment

Africa and Europe haggle over trade arrangements

economydevelopment

Regional initiatives can help cover deficits

MDGsGhana

North-south disparities challenge attainment of Millennium Development Goals

To invest more, countries must tap assets now outside the banks

genderwomen

Despite hurdles, notable legal, political and social progress

genderUNESCO

North African activists reach out to Islamic clerics

FAOfood

Rioting and repression reflect problems of African governance

MDGsNEPAD

More Asian support pledged for anti-poverty Millennium Goals