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.
Improving Forest Governance in East Africa’s Eastern Arc Mountains
The Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania and Kenya are a region of great ecological and socio-economic importance.
Low-Carbon Energy Transition in Africa: Insights from West Africa
A shift towards low-carbon, renewable energy sources is imperative if the worst impacts of climate change are to be avoided. Although Africa has contributed a relatively small proportion of historical carbon emissions, the continent must still play a role in transitioning to a sustainable, green economy.
The Nexus Between Prosperity in the African Maritime Domain and Maritime Security
At the centre of ocean governance are the undefined concepts of ‘Blue Economy’ and ‘maritime security’.
Pan-Africanism and the African Renaissance Through the APRM
Pan-Africanism has historically played a crucial role in shaping the foundations of African institutions, and continues to do so today.
Will Tanzania’s Natural Gas Endowment Generate Sustainable Development?
Tanzania first discovered natural gas in commercially viable quantities in 2010. In March 2016, another major gas discovery of 2.7 trillion cubic feet (TCF), estimated at a value of some $8 billion was made in the Ruvu Basin Coast Region. This brings Tanzania’s total estimated gas reserves to roughly 60 TCF, and could generate up to $6 billion in annual revenue.
What women entrepreneurs need most
As part of the G20 initiatives last week, the World Bank’s Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative, or We-Fi, was launched.