Nigeria’s Human Freedom Deficit
In the recently published 2021 Human Freedom Index (HFI) authored by experts at the Cato Institute and Fraser Institute, Nigeria placed 123rdContinue Reading
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The AfCFTA: Restoring Africa’s Indigenous Trading Patterns
The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) last year has the potential to reduce trade barriers acrossContinue Reading
The AfCFTA Will Improve Africa’s Ability to Respond to Future Pandemic
Global trade has suffered since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to Africa’s heavy reliance on trade with theContinue Reading
Africa’s Dilemma: Clean or Dirty Economic Growth?
In November, the world watched as leaders gathered at COP26 in Glasgow to discuss climate change. A popular theme throughoutContinue Reading
Africa’s Long History of Open Trade and Markets
Market reforms in Africa can be thwarted because of propaganda asserting that markets are a Western import. Notwithstanding the currencyContinue Reading
Localisation Will Further Damage South Africa’s Weak Economy
The SA economy is mired in a low-growth cycle. The 2021 medium-term budget policy statement delivered by finance minister EnochContinue Reading
Africa’s New Trade Deal Can Revolutionise the Continent’s Food Industry
Much has been written about the potential economic benefits of the new African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). However, fewContinue Reading
Africa’s Path To Greater Economic Freedom
The average GDP per-capita in countries that rank in the top quartile for economic freedom is a staggering $50,619 compared to a meagre $5,911 for economies ranked in the bottom quartile.
Will the Benefits of Free Trade Be Restricted to the Politically Connected?
The International Trade Centre and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development found that the Africa Continental Free Trade AreaContinue Reading
Nigeria Is Well-Positioned to Benefit From the Afcfta
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) officially went into force at the beginning of this year. For the firstContinue Reading