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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.

Traders and trucks in Elubo town, the main crossing point between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
Economic Development

African economies to grow in 2026, despite uncertain global context

Debt burdens and trade headwinds may limit growth impact
Harare, Zimbabwe
Economic Development

Harare strengthens economic resilience with bankable urban projects

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Regional Experts convened in Kampala for a Validation Workshop on Inland Waterway Transport Policy Harmonization, aimed at unlocking the potential of Eastern Africa’s vast network of lakes and rivers to support sustainable trade and regional integration.
Economic Development

Eastern Africa moves to harmonize inland waterway transport policies for seamless multimodal trade

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The Maison des Esclave or Slave House is now a museum and UNESCO heritage site.
Economic Development

Reparations for Africans Must Transform the Systems that Still Limit Africa’s Future

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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

Epsy Barr - Chair, Forum on People of African Descent.

We must confront the legacy of slavery, tackle systemic racism

African DescentEpsy Alejandra Campbell Barr, Chair of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, emphasizes the need for African descendants and Africans to collaborate in addressing common challenges
Closing Remarks by Mr. Claver Gatete at the 56th session of the Economic Commission for Africa and Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

Broaden national tax base for more resources, African countries told

UNECA’s Hanan Morsy also called for digitalization of tax filing, removal of tax exemptions and ensuring prudent public spending.
A man asks a question.

Green financing could help Africa mitigate climate change effects

African DevelopmentGreen bonds through public private partnerships can fund such projects and programmes.
Veronica Jakarasi, Chief Director, Climate and Meteorological Services of Zimbabwe

Green financing could help Africa mitigate climate change effects

Green bonds through public private partnerships can fund such projects and programmes
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

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