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How diverse industries can fund sustainable development
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As companies look to shift towards more environmentally sustainable operations, those in fossil fuel or heavy-polluting sectors are increasingly turning to transition bonds – a relatively new class of debt instrument used to fund a company’s shift towards reduced environmental impact or lower carbon emissions. They are often issued in large carbon-emitting industries that would not normally qualify…

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Djibouti port development drives industrialisation
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Boosting industrial output is a core goal of Djibouti Vision 2035, the country’s governing development blueprint, with a focus on expanding industries with trade potential in COMESA and beyond. Free zones have a key role to play in these development efforts, helping to attract capital with targeted incentives, and allowing participating firms to benefit from the economies of scale that clustered…

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E-commerce offers opportunities for Djibouti retailers
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Gains in internet connectivity in Djibouti over the last decade are laying the foundation for more online-based commerce to flourish. Although e-commerce is at an early stage of development in the 1m-strong domestic market, online retail presents a strategic opportunity to create new income sources for communities that have traditionally remained outside the formal economy, notably women and small-scale…

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How free trade zones help expand manufacturing in Djibouti
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Historically, industrial development has been the backbone of sustained economic growth and development. The transition from subsistence farming to formal manufacturing labour has consistently underpinned gains in jobs, wages, government revenue and infrastructure development in low-, middle- and high-income nations. The Covid-19 pandemic-induced economic fallout underscored the imperative of inclusive…

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The Report: Djibouti 2023
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By leveraging its strategic location on the Horn of Africa and as a gateway to key landlocked countries such as Ethiopia, Djibouti is well-positioned to act as a nexus of trade between Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The government's Djibouti Vision 2035 strategy outlines key initiatives to attract foreign direct investment, boost social and human capital development, improve private sector enga

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The Report: Djibouti 2023: Industry & Retail
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The industrial sector is one of the key targets for the country’s diversification agenda. One potential area for growth is in agri-business, where the demand for palm oil and its derivatives is projected to increase. The development of free zones in Djibouti is unlocking the potential for global trade, attracting foreign investment and facilitating international commerce by harnessing the country’s…

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The Report: Nigeria 2024
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Nigeria’s GDP growth decelerated in 2022 amid global headwinds, including elevated commodity prices and soaring inflation resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The IMF’s GDP growth projection of 3.2% for 2023 is in recognition of the measures Nigeria has undertaken to boost oil production. Nevertheless, the country’s medium-term economic plan, the National Development Plan (NDP) 202

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Brick-and-mortar and online stores give consumers retail options in Nigeria
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Traditional, informal retailers account for around 70% of African consumers’ food, beverage and personal care purchases. Nigeria had around 600,000 small-scale retailers, primarily grocers, accounting for 97% of national retail transactions according to a June 2022 report by international consultancy Boston Consulting Group. While modern malls populated by international brands have gained traction…

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Booming population and e-commerce in Nigeria spur innovation in retail
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With a population of nearly 255.8m as of November 2022, Nigeria boasts Africa’s largest consumer market, with retail being a key contributor to GDP second only to oil. The presence of formal retail outlets has undergone notable expansion since the turn of the century, and more space is set to come online in 2023. However, informal retail establishments still dominate the sector. Issues such as inflation,…

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Ebele Enunwa, CEO and Founder, Sundry Markets: Interview
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What are the biggest challenges for modern retail chains to reach meaningful scale in Nigeria? ENUNWA: The biggest challenge to reaching scale is a lack of quality retail space due to limited investment by property developers. We have had to build our own retail spaces to address the lack of supply, rendering it difficult to scale since it entails operating beyond one’s core competency. Manpower…

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