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UN and Africa: Industrialization in Africa, and Peacekeeping efforts in DR Congo and South Sudan
Industrialization in Africa will help eradicate poverty, transform economies
Urban demand could be “a lever” for industrialization across Africa. That’s according to Giovanie Biha, Deputy Executive Secretary at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), which has launched a report on industrial development on the continent. With an increasing fraction of the population living in cities, Africa faces growing challenges in terms of services and infrastructure. Ms Biha spoke with Priscilla Lecom
