The global financial architecture is no longer aligned with the economic, social, and environmental needs of many African economies. But addressing this misalignment will require a strong African voice from leaders and policy institutes working together to determine what changes...
Better contemporary research is needed at the Africa-firm level and from a country-level policy perspective on the causality between technology and productivity.
On November 15, ACET and Finance for Development Labs (FDL), in collaboration with the Transformation Leadership Panel (TLP), launched the Amplifying Africa’s Voice initiative, which seeks to amplify Africa’s voice in the dialogue on reforming the global financial architecture.
Africa’s economic transformation is uneven and faces significant headwinds, including a potential global recession, the war in Ukraine, energy and food crises, rising debt burdens, and continued instability in some countries. The world is changing quickly, and policymaking needs to...
One of the defining features of climate negotiations is the emphasis on aligning climate and development goals. The three long-term goals of the Paris Agreement – mitigation of warming, adaptation […]
After 25 years of EPZ existence in Ghana, policy experts have called for a review of the concept because although it offers generous terms to firms, it has stalled in fulfilling many of the objectives for which it was set...
Several professional teacher training initiatives are active in countries across Africa. However, there are gaps in the programs teachers receive, and inadequate support to take up opportunities that will develop […]
Côte d’Ivoire, a lower-middle income country, experienced economic growth rates averaging 8 percent over the period 2012-2019. However, this economic performance has not translated into decent job creation, with formal employment estimated at only 6.4 percent of total employment in...
ACET and the new Finance for Development Lab, with the support of the Transformation Leadership Panel, are launching a new initiative to enhance Africa’s voice on needed changes to the global financial architecture.
John Asafu-Adjaye, ACET Senior Fellow and climate & agriculture specialist, talks about the common African concerns, demands, and expectations at the upcoming climate conference in Egypt.
Over the last five years, access to secondary education in most African countries has improved as physical infrastructure has expanded and costs of education and training reduced. However, these interventions have not fully achieved their intended objectives.
The education system in Niger is performing poorly. Several factors underscore the poor performance of the system, including enrollment increases but funding decreases, a lack of specific teacher qualifications, insufficient quantity and quality of teaching materials, and an overloaded and...
Over the last five years, access to secondary education in most African countries has improved as physical infrastructure has expanded and costs of education and training reduced. However, these interventions have not fully achieved their intended objectives.
Ethiopia faces three key challenges regarding employment: (i) creating new jobs to absorb new entrants to the labor market; (ii) improving the quality of existing jobs (since most jobs are vulnerable); and (iii) preparing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)....
Innovation & Digital Policy
Commentary
Harnessing technology to improve Africa’s productivity and economic transformation
Better contemporary research is needed at the Africa-firm level and from a country-level policy perspective on the causality between technology and productivity.
4IR Productivity Enhancement Technological Upgrading