AI market projected to hit $4.8 trillion by 2033, emerging as dominant frontier technology.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )AI’s rapid rise risks deepening divides, with development concentrated in major economies and firms. Strategic investment and inclusive global governance are key to ensuring its benefits are widely shared.
Strengthening Genomic Surveillance in Africa: Capacity Building Beyond COVID-19.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (News )In the face of global health threats, robust genomic surveillance is more critical than ever.
Africa's Higher Education Centers of Excellence: Celebrating a decade of transformative journey in revolutionizing Africa’s contribution to global research and innovation
Stories & Blogs World Bank (News )The ACE Program has emerged as a model of distinction, fostering innovation, nurturing world-class expertise, and strengthening institutional capacities in critical sectors,” said His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama
Aid cuts shut down critical services for Sudanese refugees in Chad
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (Story )UNHCR and its partners are being forced to close or scale back health, education and other crucial programmes for refugees in Chad due to severe funding shortages.
Breaking Barriers: Powering Financial Inclusion in Africa with AI
Stories & Blogs UNDP (Story )“What excites me about working in a fintech startup is the opportunity to challenge the status quo. At Periculum, I get to build solutions that empower businesses and create real economic opportunities—and that’s what keeps me going every day," Oluwaseun
30 years after Beijing: High-level dialogue calls for urgent action on gender equality
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The regional commissions of the United Nations convened a high-level interactive dialogue at the United Nations Headquarters to present the outcomes of the regional Beijing+30 reviews and outline next steps to accelerate gender equality.
Opening remarks by Mr. Antonio Pedro at the committee of experts of the 2025 conference of African ministers of finance, planning and economic development.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“A prosperous Africa is a market for businesses all over the world. We must strengthen the fundamentals to make this happen.”
In Addis Ababa, experts review the state of economic and social development in Africa and progress towards regional integration.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The theme of this year’s Conference of Ministers is “Advancing the implementation of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area: proposing transformative strategic actions”.
Global trade in 2025: Resilience under pressure.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )As trade uncertainty grows, global cooperation and balanced policies will be key to preventing economic fragmentation and safeguarding long-term growth.
Sub-regional development banks urged to scale up financing to accelerate Africa’s development
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The role of sub-regional multilateral development banks (MDBs) in advancing Africa’s development objectives took center stage during a high-level panel discussion held on the sidelines of the Fifty-Seventh Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (EC