OPINION/EDITORIAL

First and Foremost, African Gas Must be Used in Africa

Countries in west Africa can use their gas resources to improve energy access and ensure economic growth continentally, however, massive investments need to be made across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors. Image Credit: AEC April 11, 2022/AEC Expanding gas production and supply is critical to supporting economic development, addressing […]

Dangerous Global Debt Burden Requires Decisive Cooperation

(Image: IMF) April 11, 2022/IMFBlog By Vitor Gaspar and Ceyla Pazarbasioglu With elevated risks to sovereign debt, a global cooperative approach is necessary to reach an orderly resolution of debt problems and prevent defaults. We live in dangerous times. The world faces renewed uncertainty, as war comes on top of […]

Boost to Manufacturing Still Required

April 8, 2022/Coronation Research The importance of a vibrant manufacturing sector in emerging economies cannot be overemphasized. A functional manufacturing base attracts increased research, productivity, and exports. In addition, due to its extensive value-chain, the sector is capable of boosting jobs across different economic classes. There are several factors that […]