Introduction A Sector with Promise Amidst Complexity The African textiles and apparel (T&A) sector has long been viewed as a potential driver of industrialisation, job creation, and regional economic transformation. Yet, despite this potential, Africa’s T&A industry remains underdeveloped and…
After multiple delays and decades of anticipation, the Bermudian government has confirmed that its long-awaited trademark reform will officially take effect on July 1, 2025. The new legislation, anchored in the Trademarks Act 2023, represents a sweeping modernisation of Bermuda’s…
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has issued a stern warning to Disc Jockeys (DJs) across the country, cautioning them against the unauthorised public performance of copyrighted music. In an advisory released on Wednesday in Abuja, the Commission emphasised that DJs…
In a progressive move to strengthen science and innovation among youth, the Ugandan government has announced plans to integrate intellectual property (IP) education into the national school curriculum. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Education and Sports, reflects a…
Africa’s Cotton, Textile, and Apparel Industry: Market Strategies under AfCFTA Vol. 4, 2025 Despite holding over 20% of global cotton-growing land, Africa contributes less than 5% to global textile and apparel exports. The May 2025 policy brief by the Africa…
As part of the International Trade and Research Centre’s (ITRC) 2025 World Intellectual Property Day commemoration, this policy brief examines how Africa’s creative economy—particularly the music sector—can become a driver of intra-African trade through robust intellectual property (IP) systems and…
The World Investment Report 2025 by the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) offers a sharp lens into the evolving dynamics of international investment, revealing both emerging opportunities and intensifying disparities. As foreign direct investment (FDI) contracts globally for the…
Navigating the Global Crossroads As the global economy stumbles through a maze of shocks—from trade wars and geopolitical tensions to climate volatility and public debt surges—the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP) June 2025 arrives as both a sobering diagnosis…
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,…