Economic Development

Climate Change

Guiding the Future: UN launches new panel on critical energy transition minerals

The initiative aims to make the global shift towards renewable energy equitable and sustainable
Economic Development

Streamlining Egypt’s food value chain through technology

Farah Emara’s agri-tech start-up connects fresh fruit and vegetables farmers to buyers by leveraging data and technology
Economic Development

We must confront the legacy of slavery, tackle systemic racism

Epsy 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
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
Digital

Artificial intelligence and Africa

Experts say supportive policies and robust infrastructure key for tech opportunities
Economic Development

Green financing could help Africa mitigate climate change effects

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

AfCFTA: Upcoming Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade a chance to empower women

Policies must ensure benefits of economic growth are equitably distributed, with a particular focus on gender inclusivity.
Economic Development

Angola: Soyo entrepreneurs switching from oil to sustainable agriculture

Empretec training programme by UNCTAD is equipping them with the knowledge to explore new sustainable business opportunities.
Economic Development

Shifting the development paradigm in Angola

The people-centered, policy-backed and productive capacity-driven programme of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
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