China-Driven Coal Power: Lessons from Zimbabwe and Indonesia
China’s funding and construction of coal-fired power plants in the Global South has long been one of its most controversial forms of infrastructure outreach.
Russia and China in Africa: Prospective Partners or Asymmetric Rivals?
Since 2000, China and Russia have established their standing as resurgent great powers in Africa. The expansion of China’s influence in Africa has been undergirded by its economic might.
China-powered ICT Infrastructure: Lessons from Tanzania and Cambodia
China has become one of the most important funders of information and communications technology (ICT) networks across the Global South, and Chinese contractors are deeply involved at all levels of ICT and mobile telecom provision.
China-Driven Port Development: Lessons from Kenya and Malaysia
Access to ports underlie many countries’ plans to expand trade. Over the past two decades, China has emerged as a major funder and builder of ports.
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.
COVID-19 and food insecurity in Africa
The COVID-19 shock has derailed gains made towards achieving food security in Africa and around the world.
COP26: Why reducing carbon emissions is not enough
The 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) has come and gone.
China-driven hydropower: Lessons from Ghana and Cambodia
Chinese funders and contractors have attracted much criticism for the environmental and social impact of their infrastructure projects in the Global South.
Macroeconomic Policy Development in Benin
This document 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 (BCEAO).
The politics of inequity – Science, transparency and travel bans
On the 25th November, scarcely hours after the South African minister of health had held a press briefing to announce that a new variant (Omicron) had been identified by South African scientists, the UK government imposed an immediate travel ban on flights to and from Southern African countries such as South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Malawi.