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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.
climate changeinvestment

Most climate change projects bypass continent

developmentMDGs

Innovative project in Ghana focuses on achieving Millennium goals

FAOfood

From emergency reactions to farming investments

World Food ProgrammeWorld Bank

UN, donors fight hunger in Africa’s Horn

Chadchild soldiers

Progress in a few countries, but victimization still widespread

IMFMDGs

New IMF programme targets ‘graduates’ of austerity plans

internally displaced personsKenya

Economic and social repercussions affect entire region

genderHIV-AIDS

Activists in Zambia fight a ‘deadly link’

genderwomen

South African initiatives against sexual violence, gender i