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In Focus

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.

Developing a thriving e-vehicles value chain in Africa

energySocial Protection African countries should join hands to make the most of their own resources and build a formidable electric vehicle ecosystem that could help fast-track realisation of SDGs.

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.
brief

African border dispute resolved peacefully

Gender Equalitywomen

But social beliefs and attitudes hinder their quest

HIV-AIDSNigeria

Progress in a few countries, but huge effort remains

agricultureNEPAD

More fertilizer, irrigation and other inputs are vital, says NEPAD

agricultureFAO

NEPAD promotes cassava farming to reduce hunger

povertyMDGs

Lessen inequities to reduce poverty and reach MDGs, says UN

developmentICT

African countries seek to widen access, produce content

peacekeepinggenocide

Twelve years after the Rwanda slaughter, many challenges remain

agricultureNEPAD

NEPAD plan promotes poverty reduction, food security and environmental sustainability