Washington’s Failed Africa Policy Needs a Reset
April 15th, 2024
Courtesy of Foreign Policy, a look at the U.S. Africa policy: The latest evidence that Washington needs a new Africa policy is on display in Niger. After many months of intense political jockeying, the United States’ security partnership with the country looks likely to end. Following a recent visit by Molly Phee, the U.S. assistant secretary […]
Read more »Solomon Islands Tribes Sell Carbon Credits, Not Their Trees
April 15th, 2024
Via Yale e360, an article on the Solomon Islands where – in a South Pacific nation ravaged by logging – several tribes joined together to sell “high integrity” carbon credits on international markets. The project not only preserves their highly biodiverse rainforest, but it funnels life-changing income to Indigenous landowners: When head ranger Ikavy Pitatamae […]
Read more »US Senate Introduces 16-year AGOA Renewal
April 14th, 2024
Courtesy of The Africa Report, an article on the US Senate’s introduction of a 16-year AGOA renewal: The proposed bill would make several adjustments to the trade agreement to improve investor confidence and take advantage of the AfCFTA. It would also give lawmakers a greater say in which countries get suspended or readmitted into the […]
Read more »Why Africa’s Critical Minerals Are Key to U.S. National Security
April 9th, 2024
Courtesy of the United States Institute for Peace, a new report offering ways for the United States to diversify its critical mineral supply chains through mutually beneficial partnerships in Africa: A new USIP report emphasizes the importance of the United States government being engaged in the African critical minerals sector if it is to diminish its dependence […]
Read more »Investing In African Pop Culture
April 8th, 2024
Via Semafor, commentary on the growing investment interest in African pop culture: There has long been lip service paid to the idea that African countries have a rich and vibrant culture which has influenced many aspects of modern popular culture, particularly in the United States. But we have only recently started to see major players […]
Read more »Top Emerging Markets for Investment in 2024
April 6th, 2024
Via Visual Capitalist, an interesting graphical look at the top emerging markets in 2024: Foreign direct investment (FDI) refers to the investment made by individuals, companies, or entities from one country into businesses, assets, or ventures located in another country. FDI plays a pivotal role in global economic development, as it facilitates capital flows, fosters […]
Read more »Focusing primarily on The New Seven Sisters - the largely state owned petroleum companies from the emerging world that have become key players in the oil & gas industry as identified by Carola Hoyos, Chief Energy Correspondent for The Financial Times - but spanning other nascent opportunities around the globe that may hold potential in the years ahead, Wildcats & Black Sheep is a place for the adventurous to contemplate & evaluate the emerging markets of tomorrow.