Benin’s Nationally Determined Contributions and its Economy
The greatest progress made towards setting more ambitious nationally determined commitments (NDCs) for Benin was in the energy and agricultural sectors.
Nigeria’s post-COVID-19 Macroeconomic Policies: Are They Climate Change Friendly?
It is crucial for the Nigerian government to establish a conducive setting for the efficient execution and oversight of its climate change policies and initiatives.
Tanzania’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Strategy and the NDC
The COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to climate risks, has hindered Tanzania’s development goals, but the country’s COVID-19 response includes actions that will boost its capacity to adapt to climate change.
Uganda’s Post-COVID Recovery Strategy and NDC Implementation
This paper analyses the climate friendliness of Uganda’s post-COVID-19 recovery strategy and, specifically, its alignment with the country’s targets in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
South Africa’s Post-COVID Climate Response and the Path to its NDC Goals
The COVID-19 pandemic, the outcomes of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) and the global impact of the Ukraine war have put South Africa in a unique position as it pursues its updated nationally determined contribution (NDC).
Is Senegal on the Right Track to Achieve its NDC Commitments?
This paper assesses the extent to which Senegal’s macroeconomic policy actions both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic have been in line with its commitments to its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets.
Macroeconomic Policy Development in Tanzania
Since independence, Tanzania has experienced a series of economic shocks, which have pushed the country into an economic crisis.
Recovering from COVID: Building Resilience in Select African Economies
This policy insight synthesises the findings of six sub-Saharan African country case studies, analysing their government policy responses to the trade and employment shocks prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Macroeconomic Policy Response to COVID-19 in Benin
This policy brief outlines the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Benin. We focus on
the monetary and fiscal policy implemented by the government of Benin and the Central Bank of
West African States.
Uganda and COVID-19: Macroeconomic Policy Responses to the Pandemic
To contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Uganda implemented a cocktail of macroeconomic policy responses addressing the contraction of activities in the real and financial sector, and the impact on Ugandans’ livelihoods.