Economics Affairs

Overcoming the Financial Challenges of Business Support Organizations in sub-Saharan African Countries

By  and |2022-08-29T14:55:16+00:00August 29th, 2022|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications, Social Entrepreneurship - Policy Brief|Tags: , , , |

By providing tailored support to the businesses they support, business development organizations can contribute to a number of sustainable development goals, which are necessary to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth but also to ensure the longevity of their businesses.

Russia’s Disconnection from the Swift Network and its Consequences for Global Financial Stability

By |2022-08-22T07:06:18+00:00August 18th, 2022|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

However, the decision to disconnect Russia from the SWIFT network could affect to some extent the financial stability of other countries, especially those that rely on Russia for energy, minerals and agricultural products (IMF, 2022).

Promoting Gender Equality in Tech to Boost Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa

By |2022-08-12T08:33:16+00:00August 12th, 2022|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications, Social Entrepreneurship - Policy Brief|Tags: , , |

women are grossly under-represented in ICT careers. Only 30% of them are involved in scientific research in SSA, compared to 48.5% in Southeast Europe, 44.4% in the Caribbean, and 44.3% in Central Asia and Latin America.

Macron’s Visit to Africa: Economic Implications for Cameroon and France

By |2022-08-08T15:48:30+00:00July 28th, 2022|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

The official visit of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, to Cameroon from July 25 to July 26, 2022, takes place in a global context, especially when looking at the Ukraine war.

Transmission Mechanisms of the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict on African Economies

By  and |2022-06-27T15:39:55+00:00June 27th, 2022|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

The main channel of transmission of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis on African economies is the price of raw materials. Indeed, the war and Western sanctions have accelerated the rise in commodity prices due to the decline in world supply.

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