Secondhand Clothing and the Future of African Industrialisation: Revitalizing the Cotton, Textile, and Apparel (CTA) Value Chain Webinar Policy brief Vol. 3 2025 Africa is at a crossroads where the impacts of global consumption intersect with its development trajectory. One…
As the global economy pivots toward a low-carbon future, copper has emerged as a cornerstone of the green and digital transitions. The UN Global Trade Update – May 2025 offers a deep dive into copper’s strategic role in global trade,…
Published by UN-OHRLLS, the report “SIDS in Numbers 2023” provides a rich statistical overview of the business and investment climate in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). It draws attention to the unique vulnerabilities of these economies while showcasing the potential…
Introduction The global economy is undergoing a profound digital transformation, and Africa is not exempt. At the forefront of this shift is Nigeria—a country with a vibrant digital economy, a youthful population, and a strategic geographic position. To maximize the…
Nigeria has officially gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions (PSTCs) for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), becoming the 23rd State Party to take this significant step. This development represents a crucial advancement towards the comprehensive implementation of…
Policy brief Vol 2. SUSTAINABILITY IN THE COTTON AND TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN: BALANCING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN AFRICA Africa, despite possessing over 20% of the world’s cotton-producing land, accounts for less than 5% of global textile and apparel…
As we approach the end of 2024, the latest report from UNCTAD highlights significant trends shaping global trade, particularly for developing countries in the Global South. This update reveals a complex landscape influenced by economic shifts, geopolitical tensions, and evolving…
The report titled “Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) in the Least Developed Countries” (2024) by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of MHEWS in the world’s least developed…
Malawi has made history by becoming the first nation to ratify the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge (GRATK). Adopted on May 24, 2024, during a diplomatic conference in Geneva, this treaty addresses the critical…
Nigeria has recently made significant strides in intellectual property protection with the successful submission of the approved draft of the Geographical Indications (GI) Bill on November 18, 2024. As reported by Rita Anwiri Chindah, one of the members of the…