Protecting participation for civil society
A decade after the Joint Africa-EU Strategy (JAES) was launched; the AU and EU are laying the groundwork to renegotiate their relationship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, come November.
Informing the approach of Multilateral Development Banks to use of country systems
A greater use of countries’ public financial management (PFM) and environmental and social frameworks (ESFs) could offer developing countries a larger stake in their development trajectory.
E-commerce country case studies: South Africa
South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations can benefit significantly from the enhanced exposure, both local and international, that e-commerce affords them.
Cashing in on value chains to drive growth in SADC
As the 37th SADC Summit kicks off, the longstanding question of how to best spur industrial growth and development in the region is at the top of policymakers’ agendas.
The role of African think tanks in a post-truth world
”If you are not at the table, you are probably on the menu.” This is how one African official summed up the imperative for Africans to be part of discussions on global matters, from financial regulation to the digital economy and migration.
E-commerce country case study: South Africa
South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations can benefit significantly from the enhanced exposure, both local and international, that e-commerce affords them.
Kenyatta vs Odinga: Round Two
On 8 August Kenyans head to the polls to elect a president, parliament and local officials. The world will be watching closely as the two main candidates face each other for the second time.
The New Development Bank as an advocate of country systems
The New Development Bank (NDB) locates the use of country systems (UCS) at the core of its operational policies.
Gearing Africa’s cities for the future
The rapid expansion of Africa’s cities over the past decades has meant an increasing demand for infrastructure, service delivery and jobs.
The trade reform of SACU: Country case studies on regional integration
Member states of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) are currently deadlocked in discussions on the future of the revenue-sharing arrangement and the role of the SACU Tariff Board.