Mauritania Economic Research Highlights

Beyond Mauritania: Africa Economic Analysis

Report: How can West and Central Africa use ESG to boost value-added activities in special economic zones?

As the international community reaches a landmark agreement to protect ocean resources, emerging markets are looking to balance conservation and the exploitation of marine resources. In the first week of March 2023 UN delegates in New York finalised the text of an international treaty outlining the sustainable use of marine resources beyond national jurisdiction. Popularly known as the UN High Seas Treaty, the document is the result of two decades of talks and represents the first international treaty on ocean protection...

Focus Report: How are Libya's free zones incorporating ESG norms into their business practices?

Given the supply chain disruptions since the Covid-19 pandemic, investment in ports and free zones has become more crucial to the global economy and the resilience of trade. With transport one of the leading contributors of carbon emissions globally, ensuring new and existing infrastructure aligns with internationally established environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is a growing focus. In Libya, entities such as Misurata Free Zone are working to incorporate ESG considerations into their...

Video: The Misurata Free Zone facilitates Libya’s economic expansion

This Growth & Recovery Outlook video highlights Libya’s Misurata Free Zone (MFZ), which is at the heart of the country’s economic expansion. Not only does the free zone connect Libya to landlocked countries like Chad and Niger, but it also handles much of the country’s incoming vessels and container traffic. As its importance to trade in Libya continues to grow, implementing the proper policies and oversight mechanisms at the MFZ will become increasingly important to the country's economic success.

Focus Report: How can agriculture in Africa meet the challenges of the future?

While Africa has the potential to feed the world’s population in the coming years, in order to accomplish this, land must be developed sustainably by addressing pressing issues such as deforestation and inefficient agriculture practices. This focus report explores avenues to boost productivity through circular and green economy practices, such as water reuse and converting organic waste into productive inputs, alongside climate-smart interventions. It also explores the importance of renewable-powered technologies and support for...

Highlights from our Morocco Economic Recovery Report

Oxford Business Group has recently launched its “Morocco Economic Recovery Report”, produced in partnership with the Moroccan Agency for the Development of Investment and Exports (AMDIE). The study provides an overview of Morocco’s post-pandemic economy, presenting a summary of the measures implemented by the government as well as the initiatives of the private sector to stimulate business and in particular attract foreign direct investment. The report covers some of the key sectors of the economy identified as...

Focus Report: Investment opportunities in African economic zones

Economic zones in Africa have had a significant impact on trade volumes across the continent, as well as on job creation and foreign direct investment inflows. The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement presents an opportunity to extend the activities of these zones and promote intra-African trade, developing regional value chains and industrial complementarity in the process. This Focus Report was produced in collaboration with the Africa Economic Zones Organisation (AEZO), and contains a foreword...

Industrialisation is key to Africa's integration and future economic growth

In this Global Platform video Kojo Aduhene, CEO of LMI Holdings, emphasises the importance of industrialisation for the African continent, as well as the key role the private sector can play in securing the necessary infrastructure. Regional integration, sustainability and job creation will be key to future growth...

Côte d'Ivoire’s Investment Promotion Centre enables investment opportunities

Oxford Business Group has now launched The Report: Côte d'Ivoire 2022. This Market Profile video highlights Côte d'Ivoire’s transition to one of the most dynamic economies in the ECOWAS. Thanks to its stable political environment, recent regulatory and financial reforms, and ongoing infrastructure development, the country is attracting domestic and global interest in sectors such as banking, telecommunications, energy, real estate and mining...