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Africa Economic Research Highlights

The Report: Mauritania's path ahead to sustainable and inclusive growth

The Northwest African country of Mauritania has a diverse economy with various sectors contributing to its strong economic growth. The country’s economy is primarily driven by the mining sector...

The Report: Ghana 2024
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With robust economic fundamentals and significant export potential, Ghana is set to play a greater role in the economy of West Africa, as well as on the continent. The country expects to benefit from its young...

Focus Report: Understanding the impact of data centres on Africa's digital economy

Africa’s data centre (DC) market is primed for substantial growth, with a projected 50% capacity increase by 2026. Fuelled by a burgeoning digital economy and rising internet penetration, the continent...

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Development Bank Ghana: 2023 Highlights

Economic Analysis across Africa
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President Nana Akufo-Addo
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On efforts to achieve sustainable aims
Overview

Ghana's advantages include rich history and stable governance
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Ghana achieved independence from British colonial rule in 1957, making it the first African country to do so. The country shifted between several civilian and military governments post-independence until...
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Mahmoud Al Sougatri, Mayor of Misrata
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Misrata is recovering, supported by growing optimism from the new businesses that are emerging in the city, as well as the ongoing work to rebuild and strengthen the infrastructure that supports all of this activity...
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Private sector sees post-conflict gains in Libya
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Located on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa and bordering Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Niger, Algeria and Tunisia, Libya has a rich history dating back to the Phoenician era. Various civilisations ruled over...
Interview

President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh: Interview
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On foreign investment and the competitiveness of the local economy
Overview

How Djibouti uses its stability and location to its advantage
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A key entryway to the Horn of Africa, Djibouti’s strategic location at the confluence of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean – combined with its historical links to Europe, the Arabian Peninsula, East Africa and Asia...
Interview

Omar Alieu Touray, President, ECOWAS Commission: Interview
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On how digitalisation and reform are catalysing investment in the region
Overview

Nigeria's natural and demographic resources to accelerate growth
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With a population of over 218.5m as of July 2022 and home to plentiful natural resources, Nigeria is simultaneously Africa’s largest economy and its most populous country...

President Nana Akufo-Addo, on efforts to achieve sustainable aims
President Nana Akufo-Addo
Ghana's advantages include rich history and stable governance
Mahmoud Al Sougatri, Mayor of Misrata
Private sector sees post-conflict gains in Libya
President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh: Interview
How Djibouti uses its stability and location to its advantage
Omar Alieu Touray, President, ECOWAS Commission: Interview
Nigeria's natural and demographic resources to accelerate growth
 

Report: Shaping sustainable and inclusive resource development in Ghana's mining sector

This report analyses the environmental, social and governance (ESG) dynamics shaping Ghana’s mining sector. Large-scale mining has been adopting stricter environmental regulations to address widespread...

Ghana underscores its pivotal role as a regional and international trade partner

Oxford Business Group has launched The Report: Ghana 2024. This latest edition offers a detailed analysis of the country’s economic trajectory, focusing on fiscal consolidation and structural reforms.

Africa: Regional Economic Reports
Focus Report

Focus Report: How Special Economic Zones are shaping Africa's industrial landscape

As Africa embraces the transformative power of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Special Economic Zones (SEZs) emerge as pivotal catalysts for regional economic growth...
ESG Intelligence Report

Report: Social and governance considerations in the automotive industry

The rise of connected, autonomous, shared and electric vehicle megatrends in the automotive industry are bringing social and governance considerations to the fore of ESG strategic thinking...
ESG Intelligence Report

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

Several West and Central African countries have incorporated the UN Sustainable Development Goals in their respective economic growth strategies, driven by a desire from both public and private...
Focus Report

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...
Focus Report

Focus Report: Post-pandemic trends and opportunities on African stock exchanges

Although stock exchanges on the continent were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, recovery is starting to take shape. The crisis underlined the need to build resilience and diversify the investor base.

Focus Report

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...
Focus Report

Focus Report: How are GRC trends evolving in West and Central Africa?

Business environments around the world are changing in response to new investor demands, moving towards tighter regulations and greater transparency.

Focus Report

Report: Investment opportunities in West Africa's health sector

With over 391m inhabitants in 2019, West Africa is home to nearly 37% of the sub-Saharan population, but with the exception of South Africa, the subregion relies almost entirely on imports to meet its...

Focus Report: How Special Economic Zones are shaping Africa's industrial landscape
Report: Social and governance considerations in the automotive industry
Report: How can West and Central Africa use ESG to boost value-added activities in special economic zones?
Focus Report: How are Libya's free zones incorporating ESG norms into their business practices?
Focus Report: Post-pandemic trends and opportunities on African stock exchanges
Focus Report: How can agriculture in Africa meet the challenges of the future?
Focus Report: How are GRC trends evolving in West and Central Africa?
Report: Investment opportunities in West Africa's health sector
 

Focus Report: Exploring the role of women and youth in Africa's agriculture sector

The last few years have seen marked developments in the dynamic landscape of African agriculture. The continent’s cultivated land has expanded significantly since 2020, contributing to 52%...

Report Highlights
Market Profile Video

How ESG is creating opportunities across African economies

This video explores how environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles are creating new opportunities for sustainable development across African economies. Governments across sub-Saharan Africa...

Market Profile Video

Djibouti’s expansion plans aim to establish the country as a centre for transport and trade

Situated on the Gulf of Aden on the Horn of Africa, Djibouti sits at the crossroads of one of the world’s busiest trade routes linking Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe. To take full advantage of this...
Market Profile Video

Nigeria harnesses the services sector for economic diversification and infrastructure development

Oxford Business Group has launched The Report: Nigeria 2023, its 10th edition of the annual business intelligence report. The report focuses on the role of Nigeria's services sector in driving non-oil growth...
Market Profile Video

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...
Market Profile Video

Agriculture, energy and infrastructure drive economic growth in Egypt

Oxford Business Group has launched The Report: Egypt 2022. With commentary from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and key players across the public and private sectors, along with a sector-by-sector guide...
Market Profile Video

Highlights from The Report: Ghana 2022

Marking 10 years of Oxford Business Group’s coverage of the country, The Report: Ghana 2022 details how the West African nation navigated the Covid-19 pandemic crisis and has emerged in a position of...
Market Profile Video

Highlights from The Report: Nigeria 2022

Nigeria is the biggest economy in Africa and has one of the largest proven oil reserves in the continent according to the World Bank. The country has developed an investment-friendly business...

How ESG is creating opportunities across African economies
Djibouti’s expansion plans aim to establish the country as a centre for transport and trade
Nigeria harnesses the services sector for economic diversification and infrastructure development
Côte d'Ivoire’s Investment Promotion Centre enables investment opportunities
Agriculture, energy and infrastructure drive economic growth in Egypt
Highlights from The Report: Ghana 2022
Highlights from The Report: Nigeria 2022
 

Driving ESG in Ghana’s mining industry

Edward Koranteng, CEO, Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF)

In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Edward Koranteng, CEO, Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), on Ghana’s mining industry. While Ghana is Africa’s largest gold producer...

Industry in Africa

Economic Research Highlights

Business intelligence and insights on trends, developments, and opportunities in Africa's industry sector.

Economic Reports: African Nations

Growth Perspectives Video

Djibouti’s plan for sustainable economic growth

This Growth & Recovery Outlook video highlights Djibouti’s growth trajectory and potential moving forwards. The country has experienced strong economic expansion in recent years, driven by industry, services and port activity. The country is utilising its natural resources to boost tourism and aquaculture. It is also looking to expand its renewable energy capacity. New plans and strategies seek to improve revenue collection and attract foreign investment. The Djibouti Sovereign Fund (Fonds Souverain de Djibouti, FSD) created...

Growth Perspectives Video

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.

Growth And Recovery Video

Botswana’s special economic zones offer investment opportunities

This Growth and Recovery Outlook video highlights Botswana’s efforts to meet the goals of its transformation agenda to become a high-income country by 2036. The country’s stable political climate – and favourable regulatory and financial framework – position it as an attractive investment destination. This is further strengthened by the country’s nine special economic zones, which provide administrative support and tax incentives to investors seeking to establish operations in automotives, ICT, manufacturing, mining and...

Focus Report

Focus Report: Misurata Free Zone positions itself as a gateway to Africa

As a free zone operating outside of Libyan domestic trade legislation, Misurata Free Zone (MFZ) is seeking to leverage its competitive advantages – including complete exemption from national commercial registration obligations and 100% foreign ownership of MFZ-based companies – to establish itself as a gateway to Africa. This focus report is the third in a four-part research series on the zone, exploring the key benefits and recent developments in infrastructure and investment that make it an attractive destination for investment...

Focus Report

Focus Report: Ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria's health sector

Nigeria has made tangible progress on health indicators in recent years, although structural challenges remain. While the government will continue to play a central role in the pursuit of universal health care, there are opportunities for private sector participation to help achieve its ambitious goals. The Nigeria Health Focus Report analyses how the country has strengthened its capacity to circumvent domestic and imported counterfeit drugs, and explores opportunities for investment as the government promotes local production...

Focus Report

Focus Report: New cities and mega-projects are driving growth in Egypt

During a time of heightened global macroeconomic uncertainty, progress on new cities and mega-projects has helped Egypt maintain positive economic growth during the pandemic. Demographic expansion has fuelled the need for infrastructure and urban expansion, creating significant demand for road, rail and utilities, as well as new housing and government facilities. At the same time, ICT infrastructure has become increasingly important to ensure connectivity throughout an economy that is experiencing substantial...

Focus Report

The Report: Mauritania’s strategies to attract foreign investment

While Mauritania has been hard hit by the Covid-19 crisis, it is charting a course to economic recovery and resilience. Leveraging its ample natural resources, Mauritania is working to add more value to traditional sectors such as mining, agriculture and fisheries, while also seeking new sources of revenue to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth and job creation, particularly for young people. The Report: Mauritania 2022 Economic Briefing analyses opportunities and challenges in these strategic sectors in the post-pandemic...

Growth And Recovery Video

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...

Improving the resilience of Africa’s agriculture sector

Despite being home to 60% of the world’s arable land, Africa has yet to unlock its full agricultural potential. The 2023 edition of the “Agriculture in Africa Focus Report”, produced in partnership with OCP Group...

How free zones are fostering education, sustainability and prosperity in Africa

Gagan Gupta, CEO, ARISE

ARISE was founded in 2010 with a focus on addressing three critical issues: unemployment, income inequality and environmental sustainability. The company aims to empower individuals through...

OBG Talks in Africa
Vidcast

Leveraging Djibouti's sovereign wealth to boost economic development

Harry van Schaick, Managing Editor - Africa for Oxford Business Group, speaks with Slim Feriani, CEO, Djibouti Sovereign Fund (Fonds Souverain de Djibouti, FSD) about the country’s investment climate...
Vidcast

Rethinking the future of the agriculture sector through sustainability and modernisation

For many countries across Africa, agriculture remains one of the most important sectors of the economy. Agriculture accounts for 14% of total GDP in sub-Saharan Africa, and a majority of the...
Vidcast

Morocco is positioning itself as an exporter of medical devices in West Africa

Bernardo Bruzzone, Africa Regional Editor, Oxford Business Group (OBG), recently spoke with Naoufal Lahlou, CEO of Promamec. The topics covered during this discussion were centered around the role that...
Vidcast

Focus on sustainability in African textile value chains

Andrew Jeffreys, CEO of Oxford Business Group, speaks with Gagan Gupta, CEO and Co-Founder of Arise, about the current focus on diversifying supply chains away from Asia and towards Africa through...
Vidcast

Private Equity and Venture Capital’s role in Africa’s economic recovery scenario

Bernardo Bruzzone, Africa Regional Editor at Oxford Business Group (OBG), recently held a discussion with Alexis John Ahyee, Executive Director for West and Central Africa of HEC Paris, and with Nadia Kouassi...
Overview

Why the moment for investing in Africa is now?

On March 17th 2021, the webinar “Why Invest in Africa Now? - The Africa Advantage” event, organized by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry took place. Looking to increase awareness about FDI...
Vidcast

Algeria’s start-up ecosystem is evolving rapidly

Yacine Oualid, minister of the knowledge economy and start-ups for Algeria, answered questions from Oxford Business Group (OBG) in a video interview. He spoke about the evolution of the start-up ecosystem...
Vidcast

Private Equity in Africa: funding the gap and stimulating the economy

The African PE industry has become increasingly complex and diverse, with the arrival of global institutional investors in recent years paving the way for some of the world’s largest firms to enter the...

Leveraging Djibouti's sovereign wealth to boost economic development
Rethinking the future of the agriculture sector through sustainability and modernisation
Morocco is positioning itself as an exporter of medical devices in West Africa
Focus on sustainability in African textile value chains
Private Equity and Venture Capital’s role in Africa’s economic recovery scenario
Why the moment for investing in Africa is now?
Algeria’s start-up ecosystem is evolving rapidly
Private Equity in Africa: funding the gap and stimulating the economy
 

Africa's Thought Leaders
Economic View

Julian Opuni, Managing Director, Fidelity Bank Ghana

On the country’s commitment to inclusive finance
Economic View

Ali Boumediene, CEO, Bomare

On boosting Algeria’s potential to export technology to new markets
Economic View

Jayson Sechele, Director of Policy and Planning, Special Economic Zones Authority Botswana

On how special economic zones contribute to the wider economy
Economic View

Osama Ezzo, Managing Director, Nile Development & Investment

On the business environment for private equity after Covid-19
Economic View

Kayi Mivedor, Minister for Investment Promotion of Togo

On opportunities for investors as Togo streamlines business procedures and develops new infrastructure
Economic View

Henri-Claude Oyima, CEO, BGFIBank Group

On banks’ role in supporting industrial and infrastructure development in Africa
Economic View

Farid Chedid, Chairman and CEO, Ascoma Group

On fuelling economic growth in Africa through insurance penetration
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President Muhammadu Buhari
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On supporting economic recovery with targeted investment in youth and infrastructure

Julian Opuni, Managing Director, Fidelity Bank Ghana
Ali Boumediene, CEO, Bomare
Jayson Sechele, Director of Policy and Planning, Special Economic Zones Authority Botswana
Osama Ezzo, Managing Director, Nile Development & Investment
Kayi Mivedor, Minister for Investment Promotion of Togo
Henri-Claude Oyima, CEO, BGFIBank Group
Farid Chedid, Chairman and CEO, Ascoma Group
President Muhammadu Buhari
 

Africa: Economic Research

Economic News

New cities set to alter investment landscape in Africa
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With Africa’s population projected to double by 2050, countries are planning new cities to house increased industrial activity and urban populations, and address the constraints of many of the continent’s mega-cities. New urban developments around the globe are working to tackle issues surrounding population growth, sustainability and economic resilience. In 2015 Egypt announced that it would build a new capital. In addition to administrative offices, the New Administrative Capital is expected to host a stadium...

Economic News

Digital financial inclusion is reshaping payments in Côte d’Ivoire
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Already a regional standout in terms of growth and investment inflows, Côte d’Ivoire is striving to become a pioneer in digital financial inclusion. The West African country saw key indices rebound swiftly following the Covid-19 pandemic, with GDP growth reaching 7% in 2021, returning to pre-pandemic levels following a drop to 1.7% in 2020. Growth is set to remain strong, estimated at 6.7% in 2022 and projected to reach 6.2% in 2023, according to the IMF. Coupled with robust investment inflows over the past decade, the country...

Economic News

Emerging markets invest in film media to extend their global reach
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As audiences return to entertainment in physical venues following the Covid-19 pandemic, several emerging markets are looking to film and media to diversify economic revenue streams and extend their cultural reach abroad. Global cinema box office revenue saw a strong upswing in the first quarter of 2023, with the year’s gross revenue set to reach $32bn. While still 20% below the annual average recorded in the 2017-19 period, the figures show that the industry is well on its way to recovery...

Economic News

Demographic and tech shifts alter the distribution of global talent
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As the global economy continues to adapt to ongoing macroeconomic shocks, many countries are looking to boost human capital through training programmes, technology adoption and immigration. Following key shifts in labour trends resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, such as the switch to remote work and acute labour shortages in a number of developed economies, countries are re-evaluating how to foster a skilled workforce to facilitate sustainable future expansion. Population projections see growth...

Economic News

What China’s uneven economic recovery means for emerging markets
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After three years of rolling Covid-19 lockdowns and trade disruptions, China posted faster-than-expected GDP growth in the first quarter of 2023, at 4.5% year-on-year (y-o-y), but the uneven nature of its recovery is sending mixed signals for emerging markets. The strong performance, which exceeded the expectations of many analysts, was powered by 5.4% expansion in the services sector, including a 10.6% spike in retail sales in March, as pent-up demand and high domestic savings drove market activity...

Economic News

The growth trajectory of religious tourism in key markets
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With many emerging markets diversifying their tourism offerings, faith-based tourism is set to become a key segment for a number of markets worldwide. An estimated 330m people travel for religious reasons each year, according to the UN Word Tourism Organisation, forming a significant market for countries with attractions of spiritual or sacred value. These trips include pilgrimages as well as sightseeing trips to important historical and religious sites throughout the year. Additionally, a 2017 study reported that some...

Economic News

Free ad-supported television poised to grow share of emerging market viewers
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As emerging markets expand internet access and younger generations adopt different habits of consuming global media and entertainment, free ad-supported television (FAST) is poised to gain market share as viewers transition from traditional cable, broadcast or satellite television to over-the-top (OTT) internet-based platforms. US tech giant Google announced two weeks ago that it was seeking to become the leading FAST channel aggregator by adding Tubi, Plex and Haystack News to its existing FAST...

Economic News

Emerging markets look to capture a larger share of the aviation market
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With global aviation passenger numbers rebounding, emerging markets are looking to capture market share through increased investment and sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). As OBG reported in February, tourism figures rebounded in 2022, thanks to the easing of Covid-19-related restrictions and increased investment in tourism. The sector’s recovery is set to continue, with international tourist arrivals likely to reach 85-90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023. Revenue is also on the upswing for the global aviation industry after an...

CEO Survey Analysis

Global CEO Survey: What is on the horizon for emerging markets?

While the recovery period following the Covid-19 pandemic saw the unlocking of major capital in emerging markets, inflationary pressures, fluctuating commodity prices and geopolitical concerns have since tempered the global economic outlook for 2023. Balancing opportunity and risk has become a priority for shareholders and investors, but emerging markets have remained resilient. Some regions, such as the Gulf, are looking to funnel elevated hydrocarbons revenue into sustainable mega-projects, whereas leaders in Asia...

The Report: Misrata 2024

Recognised as Libya’s commercial capital due to centuries of trade and commerce and its strategic location, Misrata serves as a vital gateway for imports and exports, facilitating trade connections between the city...

ESG Research & Views - Africa & Beyond

Economic News

Capacity expansion supports Djibouti’s efforts to realise its green power potential
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Efforts in Djibouti to increase energy capacity and accelerate the shift from hydrocarbons to renewables moved forwards in September 2023 with the inauguration of the Ghoubet wind farm...

Economic News

Climate risk is reshaping the insurance sector in emerging markets
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With the launch of a new joint initiative to support the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change, the global insurance industry is evolving in ways that could carry important implications for business in emerging markets. The Global Shield against Climate Risks (GSCR) was announced by the ministers of finance of the so-called Vulnerable Twenty Group (V20) and the G7 after the COP27 UN Conference on Climate Change in Sharm El-Sheikh Egypt in November last year. It seeks to address weaknesses...

Economic News

The effectiveness of water-management strategies in emerging markets
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With extreme weather events such as drought or flooding becoming more common due to climate change, countries around the world are looking to innovative solutions for water management. Water scarcity captured global headlines last summer, as Europe experienced its worst drought in 500 years and China’s Yangtze River reached record low levels, derailing hydropower operations. Elsewhere, widespread flooding affected Nigeria, India, Pakistan and other parts of the world. Due to population growth, climate change and...

Economic News

Saltwater batteries and the emerging blue energy economy
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As emerging markets seek to accelerate their energy transitions by increasing solar and wind power capacity, recent technological advancements that harness the sodium from saltwater could provide a crucial breakthrough in battery storage. In recent months start-ups and researchers have debuted saltwater battery technologies that promise cheaper capacity to store variable solar and wind power at scale, a development that could help to reduce global dependence on lithium. In January US-based tech start-up Salgenx...

Economic News

How tech can unlock geothermal energy in emerging markets
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As countries around the world look to increase baseload power generation, reduce energy imports and decarbonise their economies, emerging markets are boosting geothermal power generation with the help of new technologies and expertise. A new drilling technology developed by Quaise Energy, a US geothermal start-up spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that uses gyrotron-powered millimetre waves to vaporize rock, could allow for producers to drill as far down as 20 km compared to the average drilling...

Economic News

How the new High Seas Treaty affects ocean conservation in emerging markets
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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...

CEO Survey Analysis

ESG CEO Survey: Is the board room getting greener?

Across government departments, corporate board rooms and management meetings, the implementation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies is at the forefront of current planning. It is not just a symbolic tick in the box either. Shareholders and investors are increasingly factoring ESG strategy and trajectory into their decision-making, and consumers are similarly becoming more aware of the fairness and sustainability of the goods they use, the clothes they wear and the services they pay for...

Economic View

Issa Fadiga, CEO, Banque Populaire de Côte d'Ivoire

The primary and secondary sectors will largely drive the Ivorian economy in the coming years. Some of the government’s development objectives include adding value to these sectors, addressing broader human resources issues and improving corporate governance. The human capital and governance aspects are important to include in this broader strategy, as ensuring coordination between private and public sector efforts is crucial to long-term growth. In the case of the agriculture sector, many small-scale...

Economic News

Creative climate finance in Africa
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While uncertainty abounds in global energy markets amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, African leaders are increasingly looking to the private sector to finance investment in clean energy ahead of the COP27 UN Conference on Climate Change, to be held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt in November 2022. The COP27 agenda will consider more than 140 projects in Africa, 19 of which are considered ready for implementation and investment, including four in Egypt that carry an estimated cost of $17.4bn but need additional private...

ESG Intelligence Reports: Africa & beyond
ESG Intelligence Report

Report: The road to a zero-emission automotive industry in the Middle East and Africa

Automotive stakeholders are increasingly aware that the business-as-usual scenario that has sustained the industry for more than 100 years is no longer tenable. Regulatory changes and emissions-reduction..
ESG Intelligence Report

Report: How can sustainable finance support the transformation of hydrocarbons-dependent economies?

With the world economy heading into a complex post-pandemic recovery, GCC governments have outlined a wide-ranging set of environmental targets – and shone a stronger spotlight on sustainability...
ESG Intelligence Report

Report: How can Saudi Arabia finance sustainable industrial development?

Guided by the Vision 2030 strategy for diversification, rapid advancements are being made in Saudi industry, mining, logistics and renewable energy. As the Kingdom works towards reaching net-zero carbon...
ESG Intelligence Report

Report: How Qatar is confronting environmental and social challenges

With the publication of its National Environment and Climate Change Strategy in 2021, Qatar has recognised that a proactive and holistic approach is needed to meet the challenge of global warming and...
ESG Intelligence Report

ESG and Indonesia: Which factors will drive growth?

Indonesia’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is clear from its 2022 G20 Presidency focus on sustainability and environmental leadership, with topics likely to include...
ESG Intelligence Report

Report: The financial sector's central role in tackling ESG issues in Mexico

Environmental, social and governance issues are a growing focus in Mexico, particularly social inclusion and transparency, followed by other governance and environmental matters. The financial sector has...
ESG Intelligence Report

ESG Report: How technological advances and sustainability practices are transforming Peru's economy

The mining, agriculture and financial services sectors are essential pillars of GDP, and are fundamental to Peru's socio-economic development and exports. While the Covid-19 pandemic severely impacted...

Report: The road to a zero-emission automotive industry in the Middle East and Africa
Report: How can sustainable finance support the transformation of hydrocarbons-dependent economies?
Report: How can Saudi Arabia finance sustainable industrial development?
Report: How Qatar is confronting environmental and social challenges
ESG and Indonesia: Which factors will drive growth?
Report: The financial sector's central role in tackling ESG issues in Mexico
ESG Report: How technological advances and sustainability practices are transforming Peru's economy
 
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