Introduction The Economic Report on Africa 2025 explores the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a transformative tool for economic growth, industrialization, and trade-led development. This report, prepared by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), emphasises strategic…
AFRICA COTTON, TEXTILE AND APPAREL CENTRE Policy Brief Vol. 1, 2025 Overview Mali is one of Africa’s leading cotton producers, with the industry serving as a key economic driver and a vital source of income for millions of rural farmers.…
Trade preferences, where certain countries receive preferential tariff rates, have long been a tool for promoting export diversification and development, particularly for developing and least developed countries (LDCs). The United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Trade Preferences Outlook 2024 report…
The Angola Sustainable Freight Transport Assessment by the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) comprehensively analyses Angola’s freight transport sector, focusing on its economic, social, and environmental sustainability. The assessment aims to evaluate the sustainability of Angola’s freight transport sector, identifying areas…
The report “Forging an African Services Market” by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) explores the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in enhancing intra-African trade in services. It highlights the critical role service sectors play in…
The 2025 Edition of the World Economic Situation and Prospects Report, released by the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), presents a detailed analysis of the global economic landscape amid ongoing challenges and opportunities. Here are the main highlights: GLOBAL ECONOMIC…
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently released its much-anticipated 2023 report titled ” TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION REPORT 2023: Opening Green Windows-Technological Opportunities for a Low-Carbon World.” This report delves into the intersection of technology, innovation, and…
The Global Report on Food Crises is an annual report that provides a comprehensive analysis of food crises around the world. It is produced by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN), which is a global initiative of the European Union,…
The report explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on industrial development and provides insights into how countries can build more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable industrial sectors in the post-pandemic world. The report argues that the pandemic has exposed the…
The World Bank and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) jointly published a report titled “Inclusive Global Value Chains: Policy Options for Small and Medium Enterprises and Low-Income Countries” in 2018. The report aimed to address the challenges…