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Publications2021

2021

Africa’s COVID-19 Recovery Challenge: How the G20 can Bridge the Development Financing Gap

Having been pummelled by the effects of COVID-19, developed and developing countries are pursuing strategies to accelerate their recovery process and to bolster their health systems and economies against future crises.

Policy Briefs and Discussion Papers 5
Policy Briefs and Discussion Papers 1
The role of the AfCFTA in promoting a resilient recovery in Africa
Over time the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to change Africa’s production and trade landscape. However, environmental and climate considerations have...
Articles 3
Africa at COP26: What Comes Next?
Climate change and policy experts convened for a virtual discussion on COP26 outcomes—and Africa’s outlook. Read their main takeaways.
Articles 15
Evidence in policymaking: Enhancing linkages between government and non-government institutions in Ghana
In recent years, the use of evidence-informed policy and practice has gained speed as part of broader efforts to boost the use of research...
Country ReportsReports 19
The role of evidence in policymaking in Ghana: a political economy analysis
Research shows that evidence-based policymaking generally results in more effective and responsive policies. But across Africa, lawmakers are faced with a difficult question: what's...
COVID-19: Essays on Innovation and Recovery for Africa 1
Lessons for a High-Quality Recovery in Africa
A strong recovery from COVID-19 in Africa starts by supporting innovation and economic transformation. Without transformation, a growth recovery will not be sustained or...
COVID-19: Essays on Innovation and Recovery for Africa 1
A Window of Opportunity for Digital Innovation
To help ensure a resilient, post-COVID-19 recovery in lower-income countries, the development community should actively introduce global digital industrial policies to bridge the digital...
COVID-19: Essays on Innovation and Recovery for Africa 2
Rethinking Agricultural Policy Approaches
The pandemic has changed the prospects for innovation in agriculture. So governments should act to support farmers and businesses through investments in goods and...
COVID-19: Essays on Innovation and Recovery for Africa 0
A Focus on Climate-Smart Agriculture
Climate-smart agriculture offers an opportunity to speed up economic recovery in Africa and put economies back on a trajectory for sustained growth and transformation.
COVID-19: Essays on Innovation and Recovery for Africa 0
Strengthening EU-AU Dialogue on Innovation
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of innovation and the digital economy in Africa, but the continent does not yet have comprehensive policies and...
COVID-19: Essays on Innovation and Recovery for Africa 158
FinTech: An Inclusive Pathway to Economic Recovery
African countries can harness the potential of financial technology to increase financial inclusion and reduce long-standing inequalities exacerbated by COVID-19.
COVID-19: Essays on Innovation and Recovery for Africa 159
China’s Role in Promoting Innovation and Productivity in Africa
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.
COVID-19: Essays on Innovation and Recovery for Africa 158
Keeping Transformation on Track for Emerging Industries
Sectors such as light manufacturing are crucial for the economic transformation of many countries. And they have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic....
COVID-19: Essays on Innovation and Recovery for Africa 171
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.
Policy Briefs and Discussion Papers 172
Mapping New Approaches to Innovation Policy for Stronger Transformative Outcomes in Africa
Science, technology and innovation has gained greater prominence in African policymaking in recent years, but many current approaches fall short in addressing transformation. Two...
COVID-19: Essays on Innovation and Recovery for Africa 86
Emerging Lessons on AI-Enabled Health Care
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...
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