Tag: economic growth

Kenya lays firm foundation for inclusive economic growth says President Ruto

Kenya is out of danger and on the path to sustainable economic growth. President William Ruto said the Government...

Burundi commits to double solar power capacity

Burundi has officially inaugurated the country’s first utility-scale solar field, as part of a push to leverage renewable energy...

Angolan infrastructure poised to spur growth and diversification

For Angola to achieve its targeted 9.9 GW of installed generation capacity and 60 percent electrification rate by 2025,...

Top five sectors set to benefit from Mauritania’s oil and gas development

With the discovery of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field in 2015 and the latest developments regarding the...

New wave European climate litigation aimed at stopping African energy projects

More than 600 million Africans lacked access to electricity before the pandemic, and it appears that this figure is...

World Bank project giving Cameroon’s most vulnerable their dignity back

Cameroon is home to 7.5 million people living in poverty and over 2 million who have been forcibly displaced...

The synergy of business and IT are key to harnessing Africa’s full potential

The African continent is poised for economic growth, rapid urbanisation, and increasing incomes with its population expected to reach...

Mozambique Economic Update: Why services matter for growth and jobs

Mozambique’s economic recovery is picking up steam, with growth reaching 4.1 percent in 2022, despite global economic headwinds marked...

Central African Republic can lift millions out of poverty by revitalizing its agricultural sector

The Central African Republic can lift millions of people out of poverty by transforming its vital agriculture sector as...

The synergy of business and IT are key to harnessing Africa’s full potential

The African continent is poised for economic growth, rapid urbanisation, and increasing incomes with its population expected to reach...

Africa needs pro-poor and inclusive recovery efforts to foster economic transformation

Following the multiple financial, health, and climate crises affecting Africa, countries should accelerate inclusive recovery efforts to boost economic...

Economic Commission for Africa affirms support for Ethiopia’s trade policy agenda

The Economic Commission for Africa - a think tank with specialist expertise in African and international trade policy -...