Private Sector & Development #40: Sustainable Cities

Covers private-sector participation in sustainable and resilient cities, including urban services, infrastructure, municipal finance and partnerships. Useful for SME opportunities in urban infrastructure value chains.
East Africa Economic Outlook 2024

Regional economic outlook for East Africa, including macroeconomic conditions and policy issues that shape SME growth, investment, regional trade, and private-sector development.
West Africa Economic Outlook 2024

Regional economic outlook for West Africa, relevant for understanding macroeconomic conditions, structural constraints, and opportunities for SMEs, entrepreneurship, and private-sector-led growth.
Transition Report 2024-25: Navigating Industrial Policy

Analyzes industrial policy and transition to market-oriented economies. Useful for policy makers and practitioners considering industrial upgrading, competitiveness, entrepreneurship, and private sector development.
African Economic Outlook 2024

AfDB’s flagship continental economic report covers Africa’s macroeconomic outlook and development financing agenda. Relevant for understanding the enabling environment for entrepreneurship, private sector development, investment, and industrialization.
African Economic Outlook 2023

Provides Africa-wide analysis of economic trends, risks, investment needs, and development priorities. Useful for SME and entrepreneurship stakeholders tracking macroeconomic conditions and private-sector opportunities.
Circular Economy Overview 2024

Provides an overview of EIB circular economy work, including financing and advisory for projects that reduce resource use, support sustainable growth, create jobs, and improve business models. Useful for green SMEs and circular-economy entrepreneurs.