The IMF Annual Report 2025 presents a comprehensive assessment of the global economic landscape marked by exceptional uncertainty, driven by rising geopolitical tensions, policy divergence, AI-driven technological shifts, climate-related shocks, and structural changes in international trade. Despite global resilience in…
Title: Focus on Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) & Country Spotlight: Liberia Overall status (as of 15 Nov 2025) Four major emerging trends in LULUCF across the new NDCs Country Spotlight: Liberia’s NDC 3.0 Other notable tools &…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report, A Decade of Global Support to Social Development (October 2025), provides a comprehensive review of global social development progress and challenges over the past decade (2015–2024). It highlights UNDP’s role in supporting countries…
The UNIDO report “Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Hydrogen Economy” outlines how low-emission hydrogen can drive global industrial decarbonization and economic transformation, particularly in developing economies. Aligned with the Paris Agreement and SDGs, the report stresses that hydrogen can reduce…
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has issued a warning about the escalating global tariff disruptions and their increasing impact on the world’s most vulnerable economies—the least developed countries (LDCs). Despite international efforts to double LDCs’ share…
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released the Informal Cross-Border Trade (ICBT) Report for the fourth quarter of 2024, providing one of the most comprehensive analyses of trade flows occurring outside Ghana’s formal customs systems. Covering October to December 2024,…
Indicators on Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies The 2025 SDG 16 Report highlights both progress and persistent challenges in advancing peace, justice, and inclusion, the foundations of sustainable development. Key Findings Data and Governance Recommendations Conclusion The report underscores that…
The World Bank’s Global Findex Database 2025 presents the most comprehensive insights yet into financial inclusion, savings, credit, and digital payments across 140 economies. The findings show remarkable progress but also persistent gaps that demand urgent policy and industry action.…
This report, jointly written by the WIPO Nigeria Office and the Africa International Trade and Commerce Research (AITCR), explores how Geographical Indications (GIs) can support Nigeria’s economic diversification, rural development, and global trade competitiveness. Key Insights Recommendations 👉 Overall, GIs…
Is the infamous Apapa gridlock still a headache for your business? At Africa International Trade and Commerce Research (AITCR), in partnership with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry. AITCR is committed to finding solutions that drive Nigeria’s economic progress.…