Institutional Reforms & Attracting Infrastructure Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa
Need for Infrastructure Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa According to the World Bank, infrastructure is an unmissable driver for development in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. It not only stimulates private investment and productivity growth, but also facilitates domestic and international trade... Read More →
Rethinking African Debt and Exploitation of Natural Resources
Africa is endowed with abundant and diverse natural resources and natural capital wealth. According to African Business, close to 8% of the Earth’s natural gas reserves, a third of global mineral reserves, and a 10th of the global oil reserves... Read More →
Climate Change & Agriculture in Africa
Agriculture in Africa has a huge social and economic footprint, however climate change and extreme weather conditions are posing severe threats to farmers across the continent.
A Pathway to Decarbonise the Shipping Sector By 2050
IRENA’s report affirms that urgent action is needed to accelerate the pace of the global energy transition and the decarbonisation of the global economy. The publication analyses the technology readiness of the renewable fuels suitable for international shipping. This report... Read More →
AfCFTA: Reaping the Benefits of The World’s Most Youth and Women-friendly Trade Agreement
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has huge potential to harness the power of women and youth to realize its true potential.
Modernising Infrastructure Vital to Fulfilling Africa’s Promise
The continent of Africa is full of hope and potential, with abundant natural resources and a young, dynamic population, capable of driving an unprecedented increase in productivity, and inclusive growth. However, its rise is being hobbled by significant challenges or... Read More →
AfCFTA’s Potential Solutions in Solving Africa’s Logistics Challenges
Africa has become a thriving continent for business in recent years but the logistics and supply chain industry continues to play catch up. According to Business Day, the challenges facing Africa’s logistics such as high cost of moving goods within... Read More →
How African Communities Can Adapt To Climate Change
Interest in the global response to climate change tends to focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to minimise the rise in average global temperatures. Until recently, however, far less attention has been paid to adaptation, which is the other main... Read More →
Facts about 2023 World Hydropower Outlook
The IHA’s first edition of the 2023 World Hydropower Outlook sets out a realistic roadmap to enable hydropower and other renewables to deliver against net zero targets. It looks ahead to the opportunities and challenges facing the sector during the... Read More →
The Future of African Oil and Gas: Positioning For The Energy Transition
As the world moves towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, the African oil and gas industry is confronted with mounting pressures, signifying a new era. Research has shown that African countries face significant exposure to the global energy... Read More →