Africa Renewal

Compromises at WTO trade talks bring some gains, but at an uncertain cost

Quota systems allow more women to gain elected office

“Singapore issues” could undermine local enterprises in Africa

Adjustment policies weaken PRSP goals, critics charge

'A sign of democratic maturity'

Lower barriers and diversify production

Public-private partnerships hold the key to regional infrastructure

Economic diversification to guard against unfavourable commodity prices

Migrants who leave their countries in search of work are currently not adequately protected by international law

UN urges stronger police, anti-corruption action to fight crime networks

WTO hears pledges to remove agricultural subsidies

G-8 powers consider full write-off of multilateral obligations

International tobacco controls spurring production shifts

Quota systems allow more women to gain elected office

International tobacco controls spurring production shifts

Controversy over aid, investment from China and India

Seeking urgent solutions for armies of young unemployed

Some progress 10 years after Beijing, but major challenges remain

Press for an end to discrimination and marginalization

But social beliefs and attitudes hinder their quest

But will the G-8 deal be hobbled by new conditions?

Some progress since Beijing, but hurdles persist

Opposition grows to more inequitable trade liberalization

More funding needed for research institutes and universities

Stand Up campaign seeks to garner public support to fight poverty

Capable, responsive governments are a prerequisite for development

Money sent home by African migrants rivals development aid

New African peer review programme promotes rights, accountability

African countries seek to widen access, produce content

But social beliefs and attitudes hinder their quest

Africa and Europe haggle over trade arrangements

Diversification, efficiency hold key for economic recovery

Water, sanitation and housing among Africa's environment priorities

Health standards in rich countries limit continent’s ability to export

'A sign of democratic maturity'

New IMF programme targets ‘graduates’ of austerity plans

Government promises to reach all by 2008