The continent’s free trade area, a growing middle class, an emerging consumer market, increased access to financial services and technology, and dynamic private entrepreneurs can help diversify African economies.

UNCTAD’s Productive Capacities Index will track development, help countries transform economies

-Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD’s Division for Africa and Least Developed Countries

UNCTAD says commodity dependence is a key factor

Adjustment policies weaken PRSP goals, critics charge

Beyond minerals, sales and services are drawing more interest

Summit hears calls for more job creation, investment

But governments must play smart to get the best deals