Time for America to Modernize the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) – Time...
By Ivor Ichikowitz
Picture this - The tarmac of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi in 2020, where the ground crew of Kenya Airways loads...
Trade Liberalisation, Comparative Advantage, and Economic Development: A Historical Perspective
By Dr. Kalim Siddiqui
I. Introduction
This article critically analyses the theoretical and empirical basis of trade liberalisation and finds that the arguments of many mainstream...
Inaction of a Director in Twilight Period: Byers v Chen (aka Ningning) [2021]...
By Ian Mann and Francesca Gibbons
This article examines the recent Privy Council decision of Byers v Chen and what it could mean for directors...
When “A Little Corruption” In Mexico Goes Too Far
By Duggan Flanakin
“Corruption is not a disagreeable characteristic of the Mexican political system: it is the system.”Gabriel Zaid, La Economia Presidencial
“It is widely known,” Mexican journalist Ricardo Ravelo...
Happiness Is A Place Between Too Little And Too Much
By Danny Dorling and Annika Koljonen
School meals are never termed “free” in Finland; they are simply called “lunch”. Alongside Sweden; Finland is one of...
Modern Slavery of African Migrants: Fleeing from Hardship to Servitude
Most discussions about slavery are often depicted by shackles, chains, padlocks, handcuffs, ships and other experiences of the transatlantic era. But over a century...
Uber’s Supreme Court Decision: the start of a domino effect for the gig economy?
By Lloyd Davey, Partner, and Sarah Taylor, Senior Associate, at Stevens & Bolton LLP
In February, the Supreme Court’s decision that Uber drivers are workers...
London Mayoral Election: Who are the front-runners?
After being pushed back by a year last March, due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic ripping across the country, the London...
The Impacts of Proliferation of Arms in Africa
Conflicts have been Africa’s biggest challenge for decades, despite efforts by various local and international stakeholders to bring lasting peace to the continent. As...
Islamic Economy Brand: Paving Indonesia’s Way to Become the Global Islamic Economy Hub
By Anya Safira and Fadhil Akbar Purnama
Indonesia’s vision and rising position
As the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, Indonesia is helping to shape the bright future...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
The Performance and Transformation Orchestrator: The CFO’s New Mandate in the Age of AI
By Terence Tse
CFOs are evolving into AI-driven transformation orchestrators, balancing finance, technology, and strategy while upskilling teams, managing risks, and driving measurable business value.
A key insight from this year’s AI for CFOs event, organized...
