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Economic Development
Africa and the Russia-Ukraine conflict: Seizing the opportunity in the crisis
Invest now in green, inclusive and resilient economies for Africa to better weather the next crisis
By
Angela Lusigi
Economic Development
Green bonds to serve Africa’s sustainable investment needs
The innovative finance instrument can help fill the SDG financing gap
By
UNECA
Economic Development
“Global Impact of War in Ukraine on Food, Energy and Finance Systems”
Remarks by UN Secretary-General at the Launch of Report by the Global Crisis Response Group
By
António Guterres
Economic Development
EU-AU Summit 2022: The EU wants to be Africa’s friend in need—and indeed
African and European leaders focus on actions to avoid previous pitfalls
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Women
African women identified as the core of the AfCFTA agenda
This was said at the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) being held in Kigali, Rwanda
By
Economic Commission for Africa
Environment
Seeking an ambitious global action to curb plastic pollution
An interview with Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme.
By
Africa Renewal
Women’s empowerment
Malawi women motorcycle taxi owners pulling strings from behind the scenes
Elbowed out of driving the motorcycle taxis, women own the business instead.
By
Ray Mwareya and Deogracias Kalima
Economic Development
New African tech hubs report showcases support for start-ups across the continent
By
International Trade Centre
Economic Development
Investment flows in Africa set to fall sharply, says new UNCTAD report
By
UNCTAD
coronavirus
UNCTAD: Africa should use Official Development Assistance to diversify economies
—Paul Akiwumi, UNCTAD’s Director, Division for Africa, LDCs and Special Programmes
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Economic Development
AATF and AUDA-NEPAD to promote agricultural research and commercialisation in Africa
By
NEPAD
coronavirus
Electronic trade rekindling sales for African businesses during COVID-19
By
UNECA
coronavirus
Covid-19 and Export Restrictions: The Limits of International Trade Law and Lessons for the AfCFTA
By
UNECA
coronavirus
COVID-19: Revamping Africa’s telecoms infrastructure crucial for digital health services
By
UNECA
coronavirus
Access to finance rescues farmers during COVID-19
By
International Trade Centre
coronavirus
Companies trading internationally strongly affected by COVID-19: Evidence from Benin
By
Raymond Adjakpa Abile
coronavirus
A new normal: UN lays out roadmap to lift economies and save jobs after COVID-19
By
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Challenges
The Global Dilemma of Illicit Financial Flows: Time for Collective Action
By
NEPAD
coronavirus
Economic diversification a must, as Central Africa faces double-jeopardy with coronavirus
By
UNECA
Economic Development
New report highlights significant gains from AfCFTA implementation in East Africa
By
UNECA
Women
She Leads Africa and the AUDA-NEPAD partner to train women entrepreneurs at SLAY Festival Johannesburg
By
NEPAD
Economic Development
Last sprint toward Chad's new industrial masterplan
By
UNECA
Free Trade Area
Africa’s Free Trade Area: What we must do for a smooth take-off on 1st July
By
Bitange Ndemo
Economic Development
Rabat considers IPRT for better alignment with SDGs, Agenda 2063
By
UNECA
Economic Development
Business Forum ends with hopes for Africa to power its development with clean energy
By
UNECA
Free Trade Area
Reporting on Africa’s Agenda 2063
By
NEPAD
Free Trade Area
AfCFTA Implementation: Conditions for Success
By
NEPAD
News
Africa Forum aims to boost business, reduce costs, help countries trade out of poverty
By
UN News
News
UN chief commends African Union on adoption of institutional reforms
By
UN News
Economic Development
Good governance is the solution to Africa’s problems
— Prof. Eddy Maloka
By
Zipporah Musau
News
End the ‘harmful narrative’; migration is a net-gain for Africa, finds UN report
The large-scale migration of people within Africa tends to boost growth and lifts the continent’s whole economy, a new United Nations report has said, urging the world to dispel misconceptions and “harmful narratives” targeting migration.
By
UN News
Economic Development
Pension funds, insurance companies as key drivers of regional integration
Survey shows regional institutional investor base expanding due to favourable demographics
By
John Schellhase
Economic Development
Disaster insurance against climate change attracts African countries
Innovative risk-pooling initiative will give a lifeline to countries in distress
By
Bill Hinchberger
Also
Global economic gravity rapidly pulling towards Africa
— Abdoulaye Mar Dieye
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Economic Development
Africa’s quest for a cashless economy gains momentum
Insufficient financial inclusion, unbanked masses and financial literacy are increasingly attracting investors
By
Kingsley Ighobor
Economic Development
Urban growth a boon for Africa’s industrialization
The 2017 Economic Report on Africa calls for harnessing urban growth
By
Franck Kuwonu
Campaign