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Introduction and Background This report has been prepared by Prachi Agarwal (Overseas Development Institute), Sand Mba Kalu (Africa International Trade & Commerce Research), and Alberto Lemma (Overseas Development Institute). This report examines the impact of the African Continental Free Trade…
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Introduction The World Intangible Investment Highlights report, co-published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Luiss Business School, reveals that intangible investments grew at three times the rate of tangible investments between 2008–2023, proving resilient despite economic…
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Introduction The 2024 World Investment Report (WIR) by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) focuses on the critical role of investment facilitation and digital government in fostering a conducive environment for sustainable investment. The report highlights the…
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The World Investment Report by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) shows a 2% decrease in global foreign direct investment (FDI) to $1.3 trillion in 2023, driven by increasing trade and geopolitical tensions in a slowing global economy. The report suggests…
The Joint Declaration of the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit outlines the key objectives and commitments made by the participating nations. The summit, hosted by President Yoon Suk Yeol, brought together heads of state and government from 48 African nations, the President…
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Introduction This paper was published by the World Bank Group examines the impact of industrial policies on international trade. It highlights the importance of understanding the effects of these policies, particularly in the context of Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs). The…
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Introduction The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released its Annual Report 2023, highlighting the organization’s efforts to promote sustainable strategies for people, planet, and prosperity. The report emphasizes the challenges faced by developing countries in the wake…
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Introduction The Vienna Programme of Action (VPoA) for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) aims to promote rapid and inclusive economic development among LLDCs. The VPoA prioritizes several key areas, including regional integration and cooperation, structural economic transformation, and means of implementation.…
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The book “Africa’s Trade Facilitation Preparedness & Ethical Property Rights” edited by Gbadebo Odularu, Bamidele Adekunle and Caiphas Chekwoti (eds) explores the policy intricacies and implications of emerging shocks, digitalization, and intellectual property rights in Africa’s trade landscape. The book…
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