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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.

Open-pit mine.
Economic Development

Africa’s critical minerals poised to power global green energy transition

At Africa Climate Summit 2025 leaders called for positioning of Africa to reap from its vast resources through value addition rather than continue with raw extraction
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed (Center) reflected on the meaning of resilience in the African context, saying: “Unstoppable Africa is a space to remind ourselves that this is our narrative, on our terms, as we go forth”
Economic Development

Beyond GABI 2025: Strategic partnerships to propel Africa’s economic growth

Africa’s unstoppable momentum on the world stage showcased its position as a hub of innovation, creativity, and investment
Now in its fourth year, the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) ‘Unstoppable Africa’ event brings together African leaders, innovators, and investors for a two-day event.
Economic Development

GABI 2025: Showcasing Africa as a driver of global trade

debt On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, UN Global Compact’s Assistant Secretary-General Sanda Ojiambo makes a bold case for Africa to lead—not follow—global markets
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Economic Development

GABI 2025 to showcase ‘Unstoppable Africa’ on global stage

debt Leaders, CEOs, investors, and innovators converge in New York to spotlight ways Africa is shaping the future of global business.

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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

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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
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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
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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

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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

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

KetepaLtd in Kenya shipped a tea consignment to Ghana.

AfCFTA’s Guided Trade Initiative takes off, set to ease and boost intra-African trade

AfCFTA

8 countries kick off trade under African Continental Free Trade Area’s preferential terms in step towards One African Market

Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Nigeria’s Finance minister

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

Vice President of IsDB Dr. Mansur Muhtar

How the Islamic Development Bank is financing projects in Africa

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- Mansur Muhtar, Vice President, Islamic Development Bank

Ongoing regional infrastructure will boost free trade in Africa

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— Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank

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