There are a lot of debates about how governments can support the private sector and, in turn, help their economy. There's another school of thought that public interest in a free market is actually detrimental to the economy. Special economic zones (SEZs) and public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Africa have...
Leading discussions at the United Nations Security Council on challenges posed by increasing terrorism cum extremism and mechanism to eradicate the scourge across Africa, Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi unreservedly shared his country's unique experiences, progressive approach and success story with the gathering in New York.
President Filipe Nyusi, who...
For decades, Africa has been trapped in a cycle of debt dependency, relying on external actors for debt cancellation, debt swaps, debt exchange, debt forgiveness et al through bailout programs. In this article we argue that developing world class Industrial Ecosystems offer a more nuanced and effective approach to...
On March 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the International Parliamentary Conference Russia – Africa in a Multipolar World, held in Moscow under the auspices of the State Duma of the Russian Federal Assembly. "This conference is undoubtedly important in the context of the continued development of Russia's...
No two crises are alike. That is true of recent financial upheavals – the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s, the dot-com crisis of 2000, and the global financial crisis of 2008-09. It is also the case with crises sparked by geostrategic shocks, such as wars, pestilence, famine,...
The global industrial economy is riddled with an energy crisis that appears to be getting worse. It's only a matter of time before the supply of fossil fuels begins to dwindle, driving up prices and causing even more instability around the world. Thankfully, we are actively working to find...
Entrepreneurship is often associated with individualism, risk-taking, and innovation in today's fast-paced world.
While these traits are undoubtedly essential for any successful venture, the critical role of the community in fostering entrepreneurial success must be considered.
In reflecting on the recent MIG Business Forum and the exciting initiatives discussed,...
When a bank fails, attention inevitably turns to its regulators. Who was asleep at the wheel? Who failed to spot the warning signs? The failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is no exception.
In the United States, these questions are often directed at many different agencies, since the system is...