The African continent accounts for around 6% of global sugar output, half of which is concentrated in COMESA countries – a figure that is set to expand to 8% by 2029. While local production takes...
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Economic Update | Focus Report: How can Africa's leading sugar producers increase output?
18 Jun 2021
Economic Update | Report: What role does technology play in driving financial inclusion in Morocco?
17 Jun 2021
Financial technology (fintech) is advancing rapidly in emerging markets and Morocco is no exception: the country has embraced its efficiency and low costs as a way to bolster financial inclusion and...
Economic Update | Is Nigeria’s start-up ecosystem the key to the country’s coronavirus recovery?
10 Jun 2021
A recent report has highlighted the significant potential of Nigeria’s burgeoning tech start-up scene, but also outlined a series of limitations that need to be addressed for the segment to emerge as...
Economic Update | Can agricultural insurance help guarantee post-pandemic food security?
9 Jun 2021
In a world in which radical climatic events are increasingly affecting farm production, agricultural insurance is coming to be seen as a key solution for producers to bolster economic and food...
Economic Update | Report: How can West Africa boost its textile and garment industry in a sustainable way?
9 Jun 2021
While West Africa is one of the largest producers of cotton, it has the ability to process less than 2% of the crop locally; around 90% is exported to markets in Asia, where value is added through...
Economic Update | How will Net Zero 2050 plans affect emerging markets?
2 Jun 2021
Climate concerns are driving an acceleration in the global transition towards environmentally sustainable energy sources, with signficant implications for emerging markets as they seek to keep pace...
