African Economic Conference: Don’t overlook women as part of COVID-19 recovery

In order to recover rapidly from COVID-19, Africa must focus on building sustainable health, education and food industries, with income support for women, attendees at the opening ceremony of this year’s African Economic Conference (AEC) heard on Tuesday. The virtual 2020 AEC, titled Africa beyond COVID-19: Acceleration towards inclusive and sustainable development, has rallied together leaders and experts to examine the pandemic’s impact on Africa, its responses, and how the continent can collectively rebuild, focusing on sustainable development. […] Read More