A Report for African Union Member States Chris Alando Dr. Femi Owoeye Amb. Michael Oyugi This report evaluates the annual increases in domestic health expenditure (DHE) comprising both government and private sector contributions—required for African Union (AU) Member States to achieve 5% of GDP in total health expenditure (THE) by 2030. External financing (e.g., donor […]
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Though rarely explored by its citizenry, policymakers, economists and technocrats, and only discussed in hushed tones at the highest level of the Chinese politburo, Africa’s strategic advantages over China, including its youthful population, abundant natural resources, rising urbanization, and potential for technological leapfrogging, position it as a major force in the global economy. However, realizing
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Impact of China’s Fiscal Initiatives Dwarf Any Effect of Tariffs The economic impact of the tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on China has been a subject of extensive analysis. While precise figures vary, several studies provide insights into the costs incurred by China due to these tariffs. Economic Burden of Tariffs A 2019
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“We urge Heads of State, country policymaking entities and organizations managing economies, to actively seek people with good knowledge of macroeconomic management.” In our 20 years conducting business and visits within more than 75 countries we have affirmed our belief in the theory that the best macroeconomic management policies are counter cyclical rather than procyclical.
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Navigating Africa’s Diverse Economic Landscapes between 2017 and 2023 Reveals a Tapestry of Progress: The economic tapestry of Africa, intricately woven over the past six years, unveils a continent on a journey marked by vibrant growth and tenacious challenges. In this graphic exploration, each region contributes a distinctive thread to this narrative: Eastern Africa’s Dynamism:
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Money printing, the phrase that triggers visions of hyperinflation and citizens hauling wheelbarrows of worthless banknotes, takes on a more everyday name in the serious world of central banks: quantitative easing (QE). No longer about cranking out crisp bills (although the most treasuries and Federal Reserves still have or contract impressive printing presses), today’s QE
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The Mirage of Equality: Unmasking the Limitations of PPP as an Economic Measure Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) often sounds glamorous – a metric that promises to transcend mere exchange rates and unveil the “true” economic size of nations by adjusting for price differences. While PPP offers valuable insights, the critique presented throws light on its
Why many have never tasted pure cheese: The illusion of Equality. Read More »
For two decades, a quiet economic race has been unfolding across continents. Germany, the powerhouse of Europe, and Nigeria, the rising star of Africa, have locked in a steady climb in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). While Germany’s GDP has hovered from $2 trillion to around the €4 trillion mark, Nigeria’s has steadily climbed from around
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For African nations tethered to $54 billion in annual interest payments, the allure of debt restructuring beckons like an oasis in the fiscal desert. Yet, embarking on this path demands more than simply throwing oneself at the mercy of creditors. It requires a deft maneuver, a strategic tango through the complex terrain of international finance.
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