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…
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.…
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…
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…
Despite ongoing efforts by African nations to establish robust Intellectual Property (IP) ecosystems, significant challenges hinder socioeconomic development across the continent. Experts agree that the creation, protection, maintenance, commercialization, and enforcement of IP systems are still inadequate, largely due to…