African development report 2014 european centre for. The demographic profile of africa report was prepared by staff of the population and youth section of the social development policy division, under the. Its aim is both to record the state of the art on a specific topic and to contribute to ongoing local, regional, and global policy debates. They do not necessarily imply an agreed position among them or institutional endorsement by any. The african development report 2014 is a production of the development research department. A pdf version of this book is available on the websites above. Human development report 2019 inequalities in human development in the 21st century briefing note for countries on the 2019 human development report south africa introduction the main premise of the human development approach is that expanding peoples freedoms is both the main aim of, and the principal means for sustainable development. It recognizes that in every society certain groups are far more likely to suffer disadvantages than others and identifies deeprooted, and often unmeasured, barriers to development. First, it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the bank, now the premier development finance institution in africa.
African development report african development bank building. African rainbow minerals limited arm is a niche, diversified south african mining company with excellent longlife, lowcost operating assets in key commodities. The 2014 edition of the african development banks african development report, on the theme of regional integration at the service of inclusive growth, was officially launched tuesday, december 16 at the banks headquarters in. Reducing vulnerabilities and building resilience, the report provides a fresh perspective on vulnerability and proposes ways to strengthen resilience. Full prototype edition pdf launched 1 july 2014 the prototype global sustainable development report illustrates a range of potential content, alternative approaches, and various ways of participation, in order to support member states deliberation on the scope and methodology of future editions of the report. African development report2014 african development bank. Arm subsidiary teal houses arms nonsouth african exploration portfolio. It calls on the continent to refocus its economic development strategies on industrialization, particularly on the means for. The 2017 edition of the africa sustainable development report on agenda 2063 and the 2030 agenda uses the latest harmonized data to assess the continents performance with regard to implementing both agendas, identify opportunities and challenges and recommend actions to hasten progress. Persistent vulnerability threatens human development. The aeo has grown steadily since the launch of the first edition in 2002 that covered only 22 countries. The report identifies key actions that can be taken at national, regional and continental levels to overcome barriers to intra african mobility. Abbreviations 147 further information 147 download the app 148 5. The 2014 economic report on africa builds on the previous years report, which made the case for commoditybased industrialization.
Economic development in africa report 2014 as two key drivers of structural transformation. Debt dynamics and development finance in africa, was prepared by a team of unctad contributors, headed by junior roy davis, and composed of the following people. The african development bank, the african development fund and the nigeria trust fund. Indeed, its importance has long been recognized, with the african union and its predecessor, the organization of african union, taking a leading.
The annual report 2014 was prepared by the development research department of the chief. The future of telecoms in africa the blueprint for the brave. The afdb was founded in 1964 and comprises three entities. About 600 million africans are expected to elect their leaders in 201415. Poverty has declined in africa, but remains high 21jun2016 african development report 2015 growth, poverty and inequality nexus. Migration for structural transformation examines how wellmanaged migration can help to address africa s development challenges. The tanzania human development report thdr 2017 social policy in the context of economic transformation in tanzania builds on the ideas put forward by thdr 2014. World bank, the african development bank, and the ministry of foreign affairs of denmark. Lead research economist, development research department, african development bank, bp 323, 1002 tunis belvedere, tunis, tunisia. Yet, people at all ages are also facing threats and challenges to their wellbeing, including by natural or humaninduced disasters and crises. The 2014 human development report sustaining human progress. Africa human development report on the topic of accelerating gender equality in africa. In all five regions of the developing world, undp supports progress that is sustainable, inclusive and resilient to setbacks.
An ad hoc expert group meeting on growth with structural transformation. Research summary report african media development initiative. These indicators are included in the data annex in world development report 2014 wdr 2014 data catalog. Part one assesses africa s performance and prospects. This research summary report of the findings of the african media development initiative amdi provides a unique set of insights showing how donors, investors, media and media development organisations can collaborate in supporting and strengthening africa s media sector. African development report african development bank. African development report 2015 growth, poverty and inequality nexus. Alex ezeh, african population and health research center.
Our 20 2014 annual report spotlights results from actions across core dimensions of development, from jobs and food security, to wellrun elections, to crisis recovery, to the management of finite natural resources. The african development report 2015 is a production of the development research department. African position on the post2015 development agenda. The tanzania investment report 2014 presents survey results on foreign private investment that covers information for 20. African countries united nations economic commission for. As in the past, the 2014 edition comprises three parts. Arm owns ferrous and base metals, platinum and coal operations and holds a significant interest in the gold mining sector through its shareholding in harmony. The economic development in africa report 2014 was prepared by a research team consisting of patrick osakwe team leader, rashmi banga and bineswaree bolaky. Human development report 2014 human development reports. It is also an important pillar for the work of the african development bank, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary as africa s premier development finance institution during 2014. The wdr 2014 dataset includes 75 indicators relevant to the management of risk in the context of development.
Hiv and black african communities in the uk people from subsaharan african comprise one of the largest and most recently arrived bme communities in the uk, accounting for 1. It will also rank regional operations to be financed by the bank by assessing their devel opment impact and strategic alignment. Second, it reports on an exceptional year in the african economy. Development impact report 2014 our work in subsaharan africa six years after the global financial crisis erupted the world economy is at last on a more solid footing. In a series of briefs, brookings africa growth initiative experts and colleagues identify what they consider to be the key issues for africa in 2014. The future of telecoms in africa the blueprint for the brave 3 african growth and the rising of the african middle class fast rewind on some key trends africa is one of the fastest growing regions in the world, with a forecast. At end2014, the bank had 1,932 staff, including 574 in the field, and a capitalization of some usd 100 billion. Gender equality is not a new development priority for african countries. Economic report on africa 2014 united nations economic.
Sadc southern african development community sagcot southern agricultural growth corridor of tanzania tic tanzania investment centre tncs transnational corporations. The views expressed here are those of the author and not those of the african development bank group, its board of directors or the countries they represent. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in the banks publications are entirely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the view of the african development bank, its board of directors, or the countries they represent. African development bank, organisation for economic cooperation and development. The 2014 human development report is the product of a. Many countries in africa are showing signs of establishing a virtuous cycle of stability, growth and human development. African development report 2014 regional integration for inclusive growth. The report also stresses the potential of regional value chains.
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