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Green Protectionism: Balancing Environmental Concerns and Trade Interests
The Dynamics of Protectionism Trade has long been considered a cornerstone of economic prosperity, fostering growth and development in societies across the globe. However, the concept of protectionism, which involves implementing trade barriers to shield domestic industries from foreign competition, has also played a significant role in shaping economic policies. Protectionism, including tariffs, import quotas,...
Developing of Capital Markets in Ethiopia: Tracing the Origins
Role of capital markets in developing economies Capital markets are key drives of economic growth as they help facilitate the demand and supply of credit. Through the capital markets governments and the private sector can access funding for infrastructure financing or large capital expenditures in the case of large corporations. Capital markets can also be...
An Examination Of The Capital Gain Tax Demand By KRA On Kenyan Companies
The Kenyan taxation framework operates on a self-assessment basis, susceptible to manipulation, filing errors, income understatement, and expense overstatement, among other vulnerabilities. To comprehend the foundation of this system, it is essential to explore the underlying legal framework. Under the Judicature Act (CAP 8), the High Court, Court of Appeal, and subordinate courts are mandated...
Financing Food Systems in Africa: The USD 315 Billion Opportunity
The African Development Bank (AfDB) estimates that Africa needs approximately $45 billion annually to transform its agriculture sector. This estimate includes investments in infrastructure, technology, research and development, and capacity building. Cumulatively, the amount of investment needed to finance food systems in Africa by 2030 is in the north of USD 315 billion. This huge...
Feed Africa: Strategy for Agriculture Transformation in Africa
The Feed Africa Strategy for Agriculture Transformation in Africa 2016 – 2025 is a comprehensive and ambitious initiative launched by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to drive sustainable agricultural development across the African continent. With the goal of eradicating hunger, reducing poverty, and achieving food security, the strategy focuses on transforming Africa’s agriculture sector into...
Ethiopian Financial Sector Structure And The Liberalization Committee
Financial sector liberalization committee & Council of Ministers Draft Policy In early 2022, the Ethiopian government set up a committee that would be responsible for replacing the current financial services code with a new one that allows more liberalization; specifically, one that allows for the entry of foreign banks. This was in response to banks...
Sustainable Development: Africa’s Leadership in the Voluntary Carbon Market
The carbon market is a financial system aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This market assigns a monetary value to each metric ton of GHG emissions, enabling companies and countries to buy or sell the rights to emit these gases. The market is divided into two, the compliance carbon market (CCM) and the voluntary...
Ethiopia National Development Plans And Financial Markets Strengthening
The Ten-Year Growth Plan (Master Plan) Ethiopia developed the ten-year development plan (2020/21 – 2029/30) that aims to position the country as the ‘African Beacon of Prosperity’. This is a successor to the five-year growth and transformation plan-II (GTP II) and it focus on six strategic pillars that include: Private sector leadership in the economy....
Africa Food Systems Policy Agenda: The Malabo Declaration
In June 2014, during the 23rd African Union Summit held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, African leaders came together and made a commitment to accelerate agricultural growth and transformation on the continent. The leaders set specific targets to be achieved by 2025, which are known as the “Malabo Commitments.” These commitments are aimed at promoting food...