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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

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

Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Nigeria’s Finance minister

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

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

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

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank

COP27 is Africa’s COP. It must address Africa’s climate challenges

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— Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank

Global Africa Business Initiative inspires business, political, and cultural leaders to advance equitable growth for the continent

Part of UN General Assembly week, UN Global Compact initiative sparks new strategies for African development and business

Dr Danquah, Africa Food Prize Winner 2022

Ghana food geneticist wins the 2022 Africa Food Prize

Eric Yirenkyi Danquah was one of over 370 nominees from 44 countries

“Unstoppable Africa – Africa Leading the World”

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The Secretary-General remarks to the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI)

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Transforming Education Summit – the global moment of truth

Education Education Systems Transforming Education Summit SDG4Collective action on future-oriented learning & education financing is urgent
Global Africa Business Initiative

Global Africa Business Initiative to advance sustainable business growth and economic development on the continent

UN Global Compact partnership brings together Business, Political and Cultural leaders to chart path forward for equitable growth of the $2.5 trillion market

In Gabon, the growing demand for fish offers new opportunities for young people in aquaculture

Agriculture youth unemployment

Developing the potential of aquaculture farms to increase incomes and ensure a nutritious food source

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UN Peacekeeper honoured for championing gender in Abyei