Corporate governance

Textile industry: Towards a new economic model to stamp out human rights violations in the workplace

NAYLA AJALTOUNI Delegate General, Collectif Éthique sur l’étiquette

04 January 2021

The textile industry employs millions of people in developing countries. Yet its economic model (pressure on costs and lead times, large volumes, frequent renewal of collections, low prices) leads to […]Continue Reading

COVID 19 Corporate governance Industry and manufacturing sector Transport

Joining in the fight against Covid-19 and diversifying activities: The case of SERMP in Morocco

Badre Jaafar Manager SERMP

30 November 2020

SERMP is a Moroccan aeronautical subcontracting company. Like the entire sector, it is feeling the economic repercussions of the Covid-19 crisis. To both contribute to the national effort and diversify […]Continue Reading

Agri-business Environment Gender Corporate governance

Geographical indications and quality brands: An effective tool to promote industrial SMEs’ market access

Fabio Russo Senior Officer UNIDO

19 November 2020

Agri-food production remains at the core of African industry, representing up to 18% and 30% of the industrial revenues in countries like Tunisia and Morocco. Demand for local products has […]Continue Reading

Gender Corporate governance

Twenty-five years after the Beijing Conference, achievements and persisting gaps

Magali Barraja Former Associate Director, BSR (Business for Social Responsibility)

06 May 2020

Over the past 25 years, undeniable achievements have been made in the field of gender equality and the promotion of women’s rights and opportunities. But this progress is still far […]Continue Reading

SME Financing Corporate governance

SME Finance as seen by regulators : Focus on Sub-Saharan Africa

L’Alliance pour l’inclusion financière (AFI) This article is a collective work of several authors THE ALLIANCE FOR FINANCIAL INCLUSION (AFI)

09 January 2020

Access to finance for African SMEs is a key challenge. Through this article, the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) aims to share the experiences and practices of member countries that […]Continue Reading

SME Financing Corporate governance

What are the main reasons for micro-business and SME loan default in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Nicolas Picchiottino Senior Investment Officer Proparco

11 December 2019

Micro- and small- and medium-sized businesses (micro-businesses and SMEs) are a vital part of Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic fabric but frequently suffer from poor access to funding and this represents one […]Continue Reading

SME Financing Corporate governance

Realising Africa’s Potential: SME Finance and Skills

Jonathan Lange Senior Consultant AfDB

27 November 2019

African SMEs have the potential to provide jobs for their working-age youth. Yet there are key impediments – access, risk, regulation and acumen – to them receiving financing. Addressing the […]Continue Reading

Corporate governance

Good governance: a framework for sustainable performance

Riyaadh Hanslo Regulatory Specialist Jumo

29 April 2019

The establishment of good governance is fundamental to the success of any company. The emerging markets start-up Jumo operates in Africa and Asia and has adopted a holistic approach to […]Continue Reading

Corporate governance