Recommendations
From transactional to policy ministries of finance
24th April 2025 Finance ministries around the world are increasingly being called upon to play a leading role in addressing today’s most pressing challenges — from... →
Africa's Pulse: An Analysis of Issues Shaping Africa’s Economic Future – April 2025
24th April 2025 Economic activity in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to edge up from 3.3 percent in 2024 to 3.5 percent in 2025 and further accelerate to 4.3... →
Renewable energy in climate change adaptation: Metrics and risk assessment framework
17th April 2025 The essential role of renewable energy in the transition towards a climate-friendly future is undisputed. Often overlooked, however, is the part... →
Impact of geopolitical dynamics on global trade: the case of the African automotives sector
17th April 2025 The global economic landscape has undergone significant transformation since the 2008 financial crisis, marked by rising protectionism,... →
Pro-Growth or Pro-Poverty: Findings of IRR Polling 2025 | Report 1: The Political State of Play as of April 2025
16th April 2025 Recent polling by the South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR), conducted in March/April 2025, reveals shifting voter sentiment amid debates... →
Global Trade Update (April 2025): Escalating tariffs – the impact on small and vulnerable economies
15th April 2025 In recent months, the United States has introduced trade policy measures that have reshaped the global trade landscape, including import tariffs of... →
Sudan crisis, two years on
15th April 2025 Two years into Sudan’s brutal war, the humanitarian catastrophe has engulfed the entire country, spilled over across the region, and shows no signs... →
E-commerce and Digital Economy Programme: Year in Review 2024
11th April 2025 In 2024, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) celebrated its 60th anniversary. Ever since its inception, technology has been an integral part of the... →
Aid at the crossroads: Trends in official development assistance
10th April 2025 For millions of people, official development assistance (ODA) is both a source of emergency relief and a promise of a better future through... →
Prosperity Unearthed: Wealth-Sharing Mechanisms for Peace and Equitable Growth in the Middle East and North Africa
9th April 2025 The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, rich in hydrocarbons, has experienced both prosperity and challenges due to its vast oil and gas... →
