Synergising Western and Eastern Approaches: Facilitating Economic Development in Africa
By Snowy Khoza
For decades the two global centres of power, the West (led by Europe and the Americas) and the East (led by China)...
Impact of Different Industries on Online Gambling in Africa
Before now, the African continent was rarely mentioned in the discourse of brick-and-mortar gambling, talk less of online gambling. But the narrative has changed...
Islamic Finance: Is the Time Ripe for a Private Sector Trade Association?
By Robert B Gray
The growing significance of Islamic finance has brought into sharp focus the similarities and the potential for convergence with respect...
DIFC Strengthens Commitment in Driving Growth in MEASA
DIFC Ranked 8th in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI)
Known to have a 15-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across...
The Economy of Dubai
By Raimundo Soto
The success of Dubai in using resource rents for economic development and higher welfare, nevertheless, does not rule out the fact that...
Time for African Economic Miracle
By Dan Steinbock
In the 20th century, Africa gained political independence but fell behind the economic boom. In the 21st century, it is Africa’s turn...
How the Rand Exchange Rate Volatility Affects the South African Economy?
By Matthew Kofi Ocran
While the South African rand has historically been characterised with high volatilities, the recent levels of gyrations of the currency, particularly...
Global Rebalancing 2.0
By Linda Lim & Ronald U. Mendoza
The discussion on global rebalancing is at a crossroad, and much of what will shape policy options moving...
GLOBAL TRENDS: Facing Up to a Changing World
By Adrian Done
How much time do you dedicate to thinking about the REALLY BIG issues that are likely to affect your personal and professional...
America’s Never-Ending War in the Middle East
By Flynt Leverett and Hillary Mann Leverett
While President Obama continues – at least for now – to resist redeploying large numbers of U.S. soldiers...
