In situations of vulnerability and crisis, investment in infrastructure by international development institutions can provide a solid base to support the recovery and reconstruction of a State. Transport, energy, Continue Reading
By investing in plant renovation and new products, restructuring its distribution system and deploying a local milk collection network, the Malagasy agri-food operator Socolait has managed to contend with the Continue Reading
Over half of the world’s poor will be living in fragile and conflict-affected situations by 2030. Addressing the challenges of poverty and human development is impossible without taking into account the urgent needs Continue Reading
Companies that operate in or are connected to fragile contexts – and the financiers that back tem- need to have a strong understanding of the risks to people that those companies’ operations may pose. They need to Continue Reading
By offering currency derivatives on emerging markets, TCX absorbs the risk related to currency fluctuations and allows the economy to be financed in local currency. This can be essential in the event of an economic Continue Reading
Despite the turmoil, the Egyptian economy is still growing. What are the reasons for this (the diversity of the Egyptian economy? the resilient mindset of the Egyptian people forged by their capacity to get through Continue Reading
The private sector is present in most crisis situations that hit fragile countries. To act in an effective manner in such circumstances, development professionals need to juggle between different time horizons Continue Reading
In its June – September 2017 issue entitled, “Vulnerabilities and crises: what role for companies?”, the Private Sector & Development review looks at the various different issues related to private sector Continue Reading
The spread of digital technology has been one of the most striking African success stories over the past 15 years and although the public sector has made an important contribution (e.g., funding of underwater cables Continue Reading
Port logistics in Africa are rapidly shifting from conventional transport to containerisation. A number of modernisation projects are under way at existing ports, and new infrastructure is emerging. While Continue Reading
