Economic development
Tanzanian cities, particularly the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, are on the cusp of dramatic urban expansion. With the country's urban population projected to grow from 35.5 million by 2030 to 76.5 million by 2050, urban planners, architects, academics, and policymakers are gathering to explore how
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The government's Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has announced plans to tighten rules on public and private socialized housing developments to ensure their resilience against floods and other natural disasters. In line with this, DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling has stated that the department is
Economic development
European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has commended Kano State for its vast investment and entrepreneurship opportunities in various sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, innovation, digitalization, health, and education. During a courtesy visit to the governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Ambassador Mignot highlighted the
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Representatives from Francophone West Africa governments participated in a three-day workshop with the African Development Bank and the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) to enhance the use of development finance data for national planning, coordination, and accountability. The workshop focused on tracking external resources, aligning aid with national priorities, and
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As part of the Mission 300 initiative, Burundi unveiled its National Energy Compact at the M300 Private Sector Consultation in London, marking a significant step towards universal energy access by 2030. The Compact outlines key reforms and investment priorities, serving as a cornerstone of the joint effort by the World
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Government representatives from Francophone West Africa attended a three-day workshop at the African Development Bank Group's headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from June 3 to 5. The workshop, concluded with partners from the African Development Bank, the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), and development partners, aimed
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The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has praised Kano's great investment and entrepreneurship potential across various sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, innovation, and digitalisation. These sectors align with the EU's Global Gateway Strategy, which aims to boost investment critical to the social
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The African Development Bank Group marked a significant milestone in its 54-year partnership with Zambia by commencing the construction of its permanent country office in Lusaka. The new office will strengthen the Bank's collaboration with the Zambian government, private sector, and civil society to accelerate economic growth and
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The 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit will take place in Abuja, with the aim of addressing the country's infrastructure gap through transformative development. Themed 'Unlocking Nigeria's Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda,' the two-day summit will bring
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has issued a detailed advisory to repurpose Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) created under the Smart Cities Mission. The advisory aims to leverage the institutional capacity of these SPVs for urban transformation even after the mission's closure on March 31. The SPVs
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The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has issued an advisory to states, outlining a roadmap for repurposing Smart Cities' Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to drive sustainable urban development. Launched in 2015, the Smart Cities Mission marked a significant shift in urban development strategy by promoting city-level innovation and
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Zimbabwe's economy is steadily advancing towards deeper regional integration within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with notable progress in Finance and Investment Protocol indicators. The Committee of Sadc Ministers of Finance and Investment and Peer Review is intensifying efforts to harmonise economic policies across the region, fostering
