Africa’s population of 1.4 billion people face a worrying set of economic and social trends as the dual shocks of Covid-19 and rising commodity prices drives up inflation, putting pressure on many citizens who were already struggling. The ECA’s 2022 Economic Report on Africa found that Covid-19 caused job losses, reduced income and further limited …
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AFSA brings small-scale food producers, farmers, pastoralists, fisherfolk, indigenous peoples, faith groups, consumers, women, youth and activists from across the continent of Africa to create a united and louder voice for food sovereignty. AFSA is an alliance of around 40 member networks active in 50 countries. We estimate that our members outreach to over 200 …
Despite progress in some health and education indicators, Africa needs more inclusive growth, jobs for its fast-growing population, and better social services and infrastructure. The essential questions now are; how is development in sub-Saharan Africa shaped in the global context, what are the barriers to economic transformation and what are the pathways to better delivery …