Macroeconomic Resilience in Benin and Togo
An examination of the contrasting experiences of Benin and Togo in navigating national and global crises over two decades.
Malawi: Youth-Centric Policies for Future Prosperity
Malawi’s youthful population presents a demographic advantage. Properly educated and skilled youth can contribute to innovation, entrepreneurship and economic diversification.
How Can the G20 Support Africa’s Tax Agenda?
The fight against base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) is the main channel through which the G20, with the international tax agenda implemented by the OECD, helps developing countries raise more domestic revenue.
Tanzania: Empowering Youth Through Innovation and Inclusion
Public and private stakeholders in Tanzania should prioritise and invest in technological transformation across sectors.
Zambia: Youth at the Heart of Innovation and Transformation
By fostering youth participation in civic space, addressing youth unemployment through entrepreneurship, pursuing climate change mitigation and ensuring technological accessibility, Zambia can pave the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future.
COVID-19 and Socioeconomic Vulnerability
According to World Bank projections, for the first time in 20 years, extreme poverty increased across the world in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 70 million more people falling into poverty.
The Future of South Africa’s Nuclear Energy Post-123 Agreement
The plant at Koeberg is the only current nuclear power station in Africa and is responsible for roughly 6% of South Africa’s total electricity production.
How Can the G20 Support Africa’s Energy Transition and Sustainable Financing Priorities and Concerns?
Given the influence of the G20 in global affairs and Africa’s recent admission to the group, it also represents an important forum to address Africa’s climate priorities.
Youth and Social Justice Futures: Re-imagining Future Skills and Training in Africa
As countries in the region shift attention toward post-pandemic recovery and climate change mitigation, it is important for policymakers to explore futures thinking and foresight approaches to rethink skills training and employment.
Africa’s Debt Priorities: A Sustainability Perspective and Required Support from the G20
The inclusion of the AU in the G20 is a timely and welcome move in addressing the continent’s deepening debt issue.