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Election financing has become a critical issue in Ghana, as the costs associated with political campaigns continue to surge, potentially fostering corruption and undermining democracy. For instance, the CDD estimates …
Examining the Rising Costs of Election Financing in Ghana Read More
The Nigerian government plans to rebase its CPI and GDP by 2025, aiming to enhance economic accuracy by including the informal sector. This move seeks to boost investor confidence and …
Nigeria’s Economic Strategy: Rebasing GDP Amidst Challenges Read More
This article explores how climate shocks significantly affect the performance of firms and tax revenues in Zambia’s formal sector. Extreme weather events like heavy rainfall and high temperatures reduce sales …
Climate Shocks and Economic Resilience: Insights from Zambia’s Formal Sector Read More
The UNU WIDER Working Paper 2024/71 reveals that climate shocks significantly hinder firm performance and tax revenues in Zambia, particularly affecting the manufacturing, retail, accommodation, and construction sectors. Extreme weather …
Impact of Climate Shocks on Economic Resilience: Evidence from Zambia Read More
Kenya’s Parliament Finance Committee has proposed exempting small businesses from eTIMS, easing compliance challenges for those with annual sales below Ksh 5 million. The shift of electronic invoicing responsibility to …
Kenya’s Parliament Considers Exempting Small Businesses from eTIMS Compliance Read More
Talanx Group has issued its first catastrophe bond valued at $100 million to provide earthquake risk protection in Chile. The bond, facilitated by Maschpark Re Ltd in collaboration with Hannover …
Talanx Group Issues $100 Million Catastrophe Bond for Chile Earthquake Risks Read More
Talanx Group has issued its first catastrophe bond worth $100 million to secure multiyear earthquake risk coverage in Chile. Collaborating with Hannover Re, the bond features parametric triggers for quicker …
Talanx Group Issues $100 Million Catastrophe Bond for Earthquake Risks in Chile Read More
Vanuatu has lost its visa-free access to the EU due to a poorly managed citizenship by investment program, prompting grave concerns over security. This reprimand serves as a lesson for …
Lessons from Vanuatu’s EU Visa-Free Access Loss for Pacific Nations Read More
The DRI’s annual report indicates a significant rise in cocaine and gold smuggling in India, particularly through North-Eastern borders, with cocaine trafficking increasing to 47 cases in 2023-24 from 21. …
DRI Report Highlights Surge in Gold and Cocaine Smuggling in India Read More
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on BRICS nations if they attempt to replace the U.S. dollar. This move follows ongoing discussions among BRICS about creating …
Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat on BRICS Nations: Economic Implications and Reactions Read More