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Kenya’s Hustler Fund is a flop. Why president Ruto’s plan to loan money to entrepreneurs hasn’t worked  Â
It’s two years since Kenyan president William Ruto, in what seemed like a political gamble, rolled out a government-run microcredit scheme popularised as the Hustler […]
Mozambique in post-election turmoil: economic policies that could make a difference  Â
Turmoil following presidential and parliamentary elections in Mozambique has been severe. Preliminary official results from the 2024 elections indicated a landslide win by the ruling […]
Brics+ countries are determined to trade in their own currencies – but can it work?  Â
Brics+ countries are exploring how they can foster greater use of local currencies in their trade, instead of relying on a handful of major currencies, […]
Climate shocks and the economy: we asked South Africa’s central bank what role it plays in bringing stability  Â
Climate change poses economic and social risks which can affect the workings of the financial system – the complex interaction of financial institutions and markets. […]
South Africa’s poverty relief grant should be increased rather than paid to more people – economists explain why  Â
South Africa’s unemployment rate stands at a staggering 33.5%, one of the highest in the world. Coupled with an alarming poverty rate – where more […]
South Africa has taken over the G20 presidency from Brazil – what lessons can it learn?  Â
South Africa has taken over the presidency of the world’s premier economic forum, the G20, from Brazil. The G20 presidency operates on a troika system […]
How African migrants can drive growth in their home countries   Â
The idea that migration is closely linked to development has long been pervasive on the African continent. The main reason for this is that migrants […]
Ghana heads to polls: why economy is biggest issue for many voters  Â
The outcome and aftermath of Ghana’s 2024 elections will be a key test whether the West African nation can find a balance between the dual […]
Moroccan schools improve due to grants amid quality concerns – study  Â
Reprinted by permission from VoxDev The spread of conditional cash transfer programmes in low- and middle-income countries has been described as perhaps the most remarkable […]