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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.

Two former students of the Zambian Industrial Training Academy, established with the support of UNIDO and other partners, work today at an engineering company.
Economic Development

Africa’s industrial future is within reach: What we need now is intentional investment

Social Protection With collective commitment, Africa can shift from potential to powerhouse—and reshape global industrial landscapes.
African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Yusuf and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Economic Development

AU–UN meeting focuses on reform, peace, and climate justice

Social Protection Leaders call for global reforms, peace financing, and climate justice to strengthen Africa’s role in a changing world.
Turning Vision into Action: Winners of the 2025 UN SDG Action Awards.
Economic Development

Congolese and Nigerian among 2025 UN SDG Action Award Winners

Smartel (Nigeria) and Julienne Lusenge (Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC) were among the winners of the 2025 UN SDG Action Awards honored in Rome, Italy.
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

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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

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

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

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

“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

TICAD 8: UNDP welcomes new investments in Africa as Japan announces additional measures to accelerate recovery and economic growth

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A total of $30 billion in financial contributions and a new US$130 million facility were announced

FAO and partners delivered 262 tonnes of fertilizer to the Tigray region of Ethiopia

Holding onto hope as we mark World Humanitarian Day

Let’s recognize humanitarians who work tirelessly, day and night, to save lives at risk

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