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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.
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.
Editor Picks
AfCFTAThe continent's economic growth is expected to inch up to 3.5 per cent
agricultureCollective action in the form of women’s groups has greatly benefited women in negotiating access to land
UNCTADAngolaA unique training programme – EMPRETEC - offered by UNCTAD sparks interest in entrepreneurship, with the youth leading the way
Africa youthCreating a skilled workforce requires better access to quality basic education
AngolaInfrastructure development is pivotal, as we work to create necessary transport links for diversifying into sectors like agroindustry and processing - Paul Akiwumi
UNDPAfrica UnionUnited Nations Development Business (UNDB) platform offers a one-stop shop for global tendering information from development banks and other financial institutions.
Africa Industrialization DayUN Secretary General’s message on Africa Industrialization Day
climatetrade
Africa’s single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low
tradeAfCFTA
Trading is a driver for mobility, employment and social cohesion, particularly in cross-border areas
AfCFTA
8 countries kick off trade under African Continental Free Trade Area’s preferential terms in step towards One African Market