Publication list
The present policy brief is informed by an upcoming report of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) entitled “Integrated assessment tools and methodologies for an inclusive green...
This study sought to assess the progress made by ECOWAS toward regional integration. The analysis of the institutional organisation and sectoral policies of ECOWAS has shown that this Community, in...
Africa’s demographic dynamics are shaping its present and future development agenda. Perhaps the greatest and most fundamental challenge is to address the economic and social development issues of a...
ASYB 2016
The African Statistical Yearbook 2016 was prepared under the aegis of the African Statistical Coordination Committee set up by major continental organizations dealing with statistical development,...
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
As a result of sweeping economic reforms, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has been enjoying unprecedented tourism growth in the recent years. International tourist arrivals have been on a...
As of June 2016, the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) have been concluded – but not signed and ratified – in three (3) African regions, namely the East African Community, the Southern African...
Towards an integrated and coherent approach to sustainable development in Africa
Africa has made important strides in implementing the MDGs. Significant progress has been recorded on at least five of the eight MDGs: MDG2 – primary school enrolment; MDG3 – gender equality and...
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) are the cornerstone of the Paris Agreement, and aim to limit the increase in global average temperature, to below 2°C, and preferably below 1.5°C...
Key MessagesA fresh start for international climate policy: The Paris Agreement removes policy uncertainty and ensures that carbon market mechanisms will continue to be an important part of the...
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. The Paris Agreement lays out long-term ambitions for climate change response and urges the engagement of non-State actors, especially...
The threats of climate change to Africa’s already fragile food systems, compounded by the continent’s low adaptive capacity, are well rehearsed. A projected 20-30 per cent fall in crop...
Macroeconomic policy as an engine for transformation
African economies are slowly transforming but at a low pace compared to their potential and development aspirations. It is now recognized that one of the contributing factors has been the...
Trade as a catalyst for Africa’s structural transformationInclusive and transformative development strategies are essential for translating Africa’s recent growth momentum into meaningful...
Expanding the role of local players in major infrastructure projects is a major challenge in Africa. The domestic private sector is notably absent in the construction and energy...
The emergence of developmental States in AfricaOut of the failed experiences of the structural adjustment programme of the 1980s and 1990s emerged a group of African leaders determined...
Governance mattersThe April 2016 revelations in the “Panama Papers” brought into renewed focus the efforts of many Africans over the past few years to draw the attention of world...
The African Union has committed itself to negotiating a Continental Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) with substantial trade liberalization commitments coupled with strong adjustment and compensatory...
Towards Harmonizing Fiscal Regimes in the Mineral Sector
The present report was prepared at the request of the African Union Heads of State and Government. It examines the management of Africa’s mineral resources, with a particular focus on optimizing...
Sustained economic growth, a foundation for poverty reduction and social development, occurs within the framework of good planning, with strong leadership and institutions. Sustained...
Africa’s growth recovery since the start of the twenty-first century has not been sufficiently transformative. Although the overall macroeconomic performance has been remarkable across...