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This annual report analyses major aspects of Africa's development problems and policy issues of interest to African countries.
It makes policy recommendations for action by African countries themselves and by the international community to overcome the development challenges that the continent faces.
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This episode of the Weekly Tradecast explores economic diversification in Africa with Paul Akiwumi, UNCTAD's director for Africa and least developed countries.
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Report on activities in support of Africa
Every year, the Trade and Development Board considers a report on our activities in support of Africa.
The document provides an overview of our research and analysis on African development issues and a summary of specific activities - such as advisory services and technical cooperation - in different areas of work within its mandate.
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The Trans-Saharan Road Corridor
Towards an Economic Corridor: Commercializing and Managing the Trans-Saharan Road
UNCTAD/TCS/DTL/INF/2022/2 - 25 Oct 2022
Desarrollo económico en África (Panorama general): Replantear los fundamentos de la diversificación de las exportaciones: el papel catalizador de los servicios empresariales y financieros
Rethinking the foundations of export diversification in Africa – The catalytic role of business and financial services
TD/B/EX(72)/4 - 08 Ago 2022
Economic Development in Africa Report 2022 (Executive summary)
UNCTAD/ALDC/AFRICA/2022 (Executive summary) - 14 Jul 2022
