African countries can harness the potential of financial technology to increase financial inclusion and reduce long-standing inequalities exacerbated by COVID-19.
Knowledge and technology transfers between Chinese and African firms could be a key contributor to Africa's post-pandemic recovery. But challenges stand in the way.
Sectors such as light manufacturing are crucial for the economic transformation of many countries. And they have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic....
The Case for a New International Accord on Diffusing Innovations and Building Technological Capacity
To overcome major global challenges such as COVID-19, serious efforts are needed to diffuse innovations and build technological capacity in low and middle-income countries.
With underfunded and ill-equipped health care systems across the continent forced to adapt to COVID-19, Sub-Saharan Africa has become a booming region for digital...
In creating recovery strategies, African governments have an opportunity to employ a systems approach to research, science, and innovation--and put themselves in a better...
These policy briefs are part of a special series on Africa-EU relations, produced by ETTG members DIE and ECDPM in cooperation with ACET.
Green transitions are key topics in the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU). Both bodies are committed to implementing the 2030 Agenda...
Experts explore the critical role of innovation in this special series from ACET and DEGRP, in partnership with ODI.
Innovation is vital to economic transformation. However, most African countries are in need of agile frameworks that allow innovators to rapidly develop and deploy...
Digital technologies offer African economies an important pathway to recover lost GDP and generate jobs, but countries need to take a proactive approach and...
The pandemic has intensified the need for Africa to improve its digital connectivity and use technological innovation to protect jobs and preserve continuity of...
Large-scale enterprises have resorted to cutting-edge technologies, digital products and platforms to accelerate innovation during the pandemic. SMEs need support to catch up.
African policymakers face a daunting challenge in designing skills strategies that support transformation goals while also producing a resilient, adaptable workforce for the future....
Economic transformation depends on a workforce equipped with the right knowledge and skills to meet current—and future—labor market demands. How can African countries get...
Creating decent jobs in line with future expectations requires policies and strategies that enable workers to move from traditional to modern jobs and sectors....