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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 view of participants attending the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4).
Economic Development

Africa shapes the Agenda towards a Just Outcome of the Sevilla Conference

Social Protection
The African Union's first Debt Conference brought together Heads of State, senior policymakers, financial experts, and international partners on Africa's debt challenges and long-term sustainability.
Economic Development

Africa's debt dilemma: Turning crisis into reform

AU leaders push for reforms to fix global debt systems and strengthen fiscal sovereignty.
In 2023 UNDP in Uganda added its first electric car into their fleet as a major step forward for Uganda’s transition to a clean energy future.
Economic Development

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.
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.

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Nairobi City.
Economic Development

Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities

Inside a factory.
Economic Development

New UN report: Africa's economy to improve in 2025 despite global stagnation

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

Members of a Village Savings and Loans Association in Rubkona, South Sudan. Through partners, Women Vision, UN Women South Sudan is empowering the women of Rubkona IDP camp through the VSLAs, enabling them to engage in productive businesses in the wake of COVID-19.

AfCFTA: Upcoming Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade a chance to empower women

AfCFTAWomen EmpowermentPolicies must ensure benefits of economic growth are equitably distributed, with a particular focus on gender inclusivity.
Project participants learn to install a modern beehive in Bailundo, Angola.

Angola: Soyo entrepreneurs switching from oil to sustainable agriculture

AfCFTAAngolaEmpretec training programme by UNCTAD is equipping them with the knowledge to explore new sustainable business opportunities.
Maxmel Honey factory in Huambo.

Shifting the development paradigm in Angola

AngolaUNCTADThe people-centered, policy-backed and productive capacity-driven programme of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
Betty Mtehemu, Deputy Chairperson of Fabric Clothes Sector, and Chairperson of the Women’s Union in Dar es Salaam’s Mchikichini Market.

2024: A year of cautious hope for African economies facing worldwide challenges

AfCFTAThe continent's economic growth is expected to inch up to 3.5 per cent
a woman.

Inclusion of Women and Land Rights as an avenue to accelerate the AfCFTA

agricultureCollective action in the form of women’s groups has greatly benefited women in negotiating access to land
Two men standing.

Transforming4Trade

AngolaWorking with local governments to change lives for the better.
Some of Angola’s young empretecos.

Angola’s young entrepreneurs ‘Empretecos’ on a mission to transform their country

UNCTADAngolaA unique training programme – EMPRETEC - offered by UNCTAD sparks interest in entrepreneurship, with the youth leading the way
a man.

Call to improve jobs for youth in Africa

Africa youthCreating a skilled workforce requires better access to quality basic education
Paul Akiwumi

‘Transforming4Trade’ will reshape African economies

AngolaInfrastructure development is pivotal, as we work to create necessary transport links for diversifying into sectors like agroindustry and processing - Paul Akiwumi
steve gibson

A call for African businesses to join global public procurement market

UNDPAfrica UnionUnited Nations Development Business (UNDB) platform offers a one-stop shop for global tendering information from development banks and other financial institutions.
António Guterres

Let us join forces to build a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous continent for all

Africa Industrialization DayUN Secretary General’s message on Africa Industrialization Day
Female worker picking figs at plantation

AfCFTA: The environmental case for the continental free trade area

climatetrade

Africa’s single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low

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UN Peacekeeper honoured for championing gender in Abyei