As an increasing number of countries ban single-use plastics, waste remains a significant environmental issue – although a variety of initiatives promise to make emerging markets the focus of the...
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Economic Update | Will more sustainable plastics revolutionise waste management in emerging markets?
17 Nov 2022
Economic Update | Are e-money taxes an effective solution for African nations seeking to expand their fiscal reach?
9 Mar 2022
A number of sub-Saharan African countries have sought to introduce taxes on electronic transactions, in response to a sustained uptake prompted by the pandemic. While such moves have been met with...
Economic Update | How fintechs are revolutionising remittances in emerging markets
10 Feb 2022
A number of remittance-focused financial technology (fintech) start-ups are gaining traction in emerging markets. In doing so, they are making inroads on market share that was formerly the preserve...
Economic Update | Africa: Year in Review 2021
8 Dec 2021
Driven by a combination of higher commodity prices, the relaxing of lockdowns and a recovery in global trade, Africa has had some success in overcoming the recession provoked by the coronavirus...
Economic Update | Focus Report: Investment opportunities in African economic zones
25 Nov 2021
Economic zones in Africa have had a significant impact on trade volumes across the continent, as well as on job creation and foreign direct investment inflows.
Economic Update | Can insurance companies help drive the shift towards decarbonisation?
20 Oct 2021
As environmental, social and governance concerns become increasingly important in the corporate world, insurance companies are emerging as potentially key players in the shift away from fossil fuel-...
