Via Project Syndicate, commentary on how strengthening the trade between African countries is a necessary first step toward equipping the continent to engage with the world economy on its own terms. For too long, Africa has been trading with others on terms that ensure its place at the bottom of the global value chain: Despite […]
Read more »Courtesy of The Africa Report, a look at Addis Ababa’s modernization drive: Addis Ababa is undergoing a major facelift as part of the Corridor Development Project to turn historic parts of the city into a “modern-day Dubai” – the consequences of attaining this dream means thousands are being displaced from their lifelong homes. In anticipation […]
Read more »Via The Asia Times, a report on the impact of recent riots and questions over New Caledonia’s stability on the nickel industry: Unrest in New Caledonia has compounded a crisis in the nickel industry of the French overseas territory, casting uncertainty over mining group Glencore’s attempt to divest from a major smelter there. The South […]
Read more »Courtesy of The Africa Report, an article on Africa’s green hydrogen industry: Although the continent has huge potential to produce ‘green gold’, only a few green hydrogen projects have reached the feasibility study and design phase, and without final investment decisions made. To decarbonise its economy, the European Union (EU) is banking on Africa’s potential […]
Read more »Via Al Monitor, a report on Saudi Arabia’s efforts to gain a place on the gaming map: Saudi Arabia is moving aggressively with its investments in more gaming companies, the Canadian industry veteran steering the kingdom’s push to become a global hub for the sector told AFP Friday. The kingdom has already been spending heavily […]
Read more »Via Eurasia Review, commentary on Pakistan’s new Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC): The establishment of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) on June 20, 2023, marks a significant step in Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and address its economic challenges. As a unified platform aimed at facilitating investors and streamlining decision-making […]
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