In this episode, Gerold discusses the crucial role of education and entrepreneurship in unlocking opportunities for youth in Southern Africa. The conversation explores innovation ecosystems in the region and the importance of collaboration between entrepreneurs and policymakers to foster growth. Gerold shares his vision for creating a dynamic and sustainable entrepreneurial landscape that empowers young people and drives long-term economic development in Southern Africa.
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January 22, 2024 This Paper was originally published on bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com As a specific driver for the transformation of education systems in Morocco, inclusive education is a process that aims to reduce the exclusion of children with disabilities. Indeed, few studies have analysed the exclusion factors that cause children with disabilities not to pursue their education. Based on this, the present paper explores the spatial effect of factors related to acces ... -
January 12, 2024The debate on global value chains (GVCs) has emphasized countries’ contributions to value-added creation. From an intercountry perspective, a new body of research is addingto this debate by studying how subnational regions contribute to the indicators in specific countries. Proper assessment of economic contributions is essential for designing incentive policies. This paper analyzes the role played by the main trading partners of Moroccan regi ... -
January 2, 2024This paper was originally published on The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)Industrialisation is crucial for Africa to improve its standard of living, create productive jobs for its young work force and diversify its exports. ... -
December 28, 2023In this episode, we interviewed Mr. Arkebe Oqubay Metiku, British Academy Global Professor, SOAS University of London around Africa's industrial policies and their impact on growth. We discussed key elements such as innovation, regional collaboration, sustainability, and intellectual pr... -
December 26, 2023في ختام هذا العام، يُخصص مركز السياسات من أجل الجنوب الجديد حلقة خاصة من برنامجه الأسبوعي"حديث الثلاثاء"، لاستعراض أبرز تطورات الاقتصادية خلال عام 2023. هذا العام شهد تحولات عديدة وتحديات غير اعتيادية ، فكيف أثرت هذه التغيرات على الاقتصادات العالمية؟ وما هو الدور الذي أضافته الجغرافيا ا...
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December 5, 2023في حلقة هذا الأسبوع سنحاول مناقشة موضوع القطاع غير المُهيكَل في المغرب، أبرز التحديات وأفاق المستقبل. حيث أن ظاهرة العمالة غير الرسمية أصبحت تأخذ حيزا كبيرا في مختلف النقاشات العالمية الدائرة حول مسألة التنمية، والمغرب يعد من بين الدول التي تبقى فيها الظاهرة عند مستويات مرتفعة كون منظو...
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November 30, 2023In this episode, we dive into the pressing necessity for climate initiatives in Africa. Despite its minimal global emissions, Africa grapples with severe climate challenges and a substantial funding shortfall. Yet, as obstacles persist, including the disconnect between investor expectat...
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November 30, 2023This Chapter was originally published on Cape Town Chronicles The history of debt in Africa is a long and painful one. It began in the 1980s, when the public finances of most developing countries deteriorated following two episodes of oil shocks, leading to a "lost decade" of low growth, increased poverty, and political instability. The recovery from the debt crisis only became possible following initiatives in favour of heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) and ... -
November 28, 2023This Working Paper was originally published on erf.org.eg Like many developing countries, Morocco faced a significant increase in public debt following the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, Central government debt reached 69.6% of GDP, up from 60.3% in 2019, highlighting the need for a thorough analysis of debt sustainability. This paper examines the main trends in the Moroccan economy over the past two decades, including growth performance, monetary policy and financial condit ...
