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Climate ActionSeptember 15, 2023by fiecon

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,...

Financial ServicesSeptember 8, 2023by fiecon

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...

Tax AdvisorySeptember 8, 2023by fiecon

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...

Food SystemsSeptember 1, 2023by fiecon

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...

Food SystemsAugust 25, 2023by fiecon

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...

Financial ServicesAugust 24, 2023by fiecon

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...

Climate ActionAugust 24, 2023by fiecon

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...

Financial ServicesAugust 21, 2023by fiecon

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....

AgricultureAugust 18, 2023by fiecon

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...

Tax AdvisoryAugust 17, 2023by fiecon

Qualified Domestic Minimum Tax (QDMT) Explained

Introduction According to a guide developed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), the Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) minimum tax proposal will have an impact on numerous countries, regardless of whether they take action within their own borders. The GloBE initiative establishes a reservoir of potential tax revenues from the incomes of...

Older Posts

Green Protectionism: Balancing Environmental Concerns and Trade Interests

Developing of Capital Markets in Ethiopia: Tracing the Origins

An Examination Of The Capital Gain Tax Demand By KRA On Kenyan Companies

Financing Food Systems in Africa: The USD 315 Billion Opportunity

Feed Africa: Strategy for Agriculture Transformation in Africa

Ethiopian Financial Sector Structure And The Liberalization Committee

Sustainable Development: Africa’s Leadership in the Voluntary Carbon Market

Ethiopia National Development Plans And Financial Markets Strengthening

Africa Food Systems Policy Agenda: The Malabo Declaration

Qualified Domestic Minimum Tax (QDMT) Explained

September 15, 2023Green Protectionism: Balancing Environmental Concerns and Trade Interests

September 8, 2023Developing of Capital Markets in Ethiopia: Tracing the Origins

September 8, 2023An Examination Of The Capital Gain Tax Demand By KRA On Kenyan Companies

September 1, 2023Financing Food Systems in Africa: The USD 315 Billion Opportunity

August 25, 2023Feed Africa: Strategy for Agriculture Transformation in Africa

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