Economics Affairs

From Fields to Factories: How Capital-Intensive Diversification Sidelines Women from Africa’s Industrial Growth

By  and |2026-07-20T10:15:58+00:00July 20th, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

By Stéphane Mbiankeu Nguea & Adeline Nembot Executive Summary African economies are diversifying as they transition from extractive industries to newer sectors, resulting in the creation of more diverse employment opportunities. While diversification is [...]

Accelerating Digital Transformation in Central Africa: What Levers for Industrialization and Youth Employment?

By  and |2026-07-20T10:04:39+00:00July 20th, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

By Stéphane Mbiankeu Nguea and Wirajing Muhamadu Awal Kindzeka Executive Summary Mobile connectivity in Central and West Africa continues to expand, reaching nearly half the population. This increase in internet access, however, has not [...]

De-risking Clean Energy Investment: Reducing Development Costs to Unlock Scaled Finance

By  and |2026-06-29T17:18:54+00:00June 29th, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

By Dr Wirajing Muhamadu Awal Kindzeka, Dr Adeline Nembot, Dr Vessah Mbouombouo Salim Ahmed, Dr. Stephane Mbiankeu Nguea & Larissa Ntoubia Ngapmen Executive Summary Sub-Saharan Africa possesses abundant renewable energy resources, yet continues to [...]

Payroll Tax Evasion and Precarious Employment: Constraints to Social Protection in Sub Saharan Africa

By |2026-06-29T16:42:27+00:00June 29th, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|Tags: , |

By Wirajing Muhamadu Awal Kindzeka Executive Summary Payroll tax evasion and precarious employment have become major obstacles to social protection financing across Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). A large share of workers remains employed outside [...]

Unlocking Firms’ Productivity in Central Africa Through the Energy Transition

By |2026-06-22T13:01:51+00:00June 22nd, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Publications|

By Dr. Salim Ahmed Vessah Executive Summary Central Africa faces a significant energy paradox. Despite its potential in hydroelectricity, solar power, and biomass, the region remains one of the least electrified in the world. [...]

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