Despite an increase in crop production and international trade following a pandemic-disrupted 2020, global food prices have risen to 10-year highs, increasing pressure on many emerging markets.
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Economic Update | Why are global food prices rising, and what does it mean for emerging markets?
13 Oct 2021
Economic Update | Focus Report: How is Africa positioned as a destination for data centres?
13 Oct 2021
With a large youth population and growing network penetration, Africa has demonstrated its ability to innovate and technologically leapfrog mature markets.
Economic Update | Has Covid-19 upended the global labour market?
16 Sep 2021
From lockdowns to remote work and widespread job losses, the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way people work. These interruptions are likely to have a significant impact on the global...
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 | 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 | Can West Africa lead the way in creating a more sustainable textiles industry?
26 May 2021
With textiles and fashion expected to constitute an important post-Covid-19 growth driver for West Africa, stakeholders and key players in the industry are exploring ways to implement sustainable...
