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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.

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.
Nairobi City.
Economic Development

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.
Abidjan, District Autonome d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Economic Development

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.

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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

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

Intra-regional trade can reduce conflicts in Africa

UNECA: Intra-regional trade can reduce conflicts in Africa

tradeAfCFTA

Trading is a driver for mobility, employment and social cohesion, particularly in cross-border areas

Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Nigeria’s Finance minister

How Nigeria’s Finance minister is helping her country navigate the global economic crisis