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Africa: AU Urged to Recognize Women in Trade
It is hoped that the African Union summit on Intra-African Trade will take recommendations into account that will benefit women.
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Monitoring Software May Help Stabilise Food Prices
Price-monitoring computer software that will produce monthly updates of staple food prices is being developed for East and Central African countries.
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DR Congo: Social Investment Brings Positive Growth
Katanga refugees (file photo): Katanga Province is benefiting from various infrastructure, education and health programmes funded by the World Bank.
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