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By Larissa Ntoubia
As global development finance becomes more uncertain and multilateral cooperation continues to evolve, there is a need for Africa to strengthen its...
The Decarbonisation Puzzle in Africa: The Case of South Africa
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Decarbonization is the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning to cleaner energy sources (e.g., solar panels, hydroelectricity, wind, and hydro-thermal). It requires...
Balancing Work and Family Life in the Digital Era: A Golden Opportunity for Sub...
Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic has facilitated the adoption of work from home through the widespread implementation of digitalization. The shift in the work environment has...
Gender Based Wage Violations, Unpaid Work And Inequality in Africa : A Deeper Nexus
Introduction
The African Development Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to reduce poverty, inequality, and promote decent work in Africa. Gender equality and women's...
Women’s Unpaid Care Work in the Context of Climate Change in Africa: The Role...
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Climate change is particularly hard on women’s unpaid work in Africa. This is because the rising temperature increases the workload of domestic and family...
The Challenges and Opportunities of Green Financing in Sub-Saharan Africa
Introduction
According to the United Nations Environmental Programme (1), green financing refers to all financial operations carried out with the aim of protecting the environment....
Do the New Digital Professions Influence Differences in Access to the Labor Market Between...
Introduction
For several decades, more and more women have entered the labor market. This improves their investment in human capital and their ambitions in terms...
Tobacco tax: good or bad?
Introduction
Tobacco consumption is a leading cause of death, poverty and impoverishment in the world and is seen as a threat to the world’s...
The Ripple Effects of Sino-African Relations on African Economies
“50,7 billion dollars in financing for Africa over the next three years” is the promise made by Chinese President Xi Jinping to African Heads...
Economic Impacts of a New Global Financing Aid on Sub-Saharan African Countries
Introduction
The world is challenged with multiple shocks, and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is highly affected by these challenges. Due to these challenges, the chances of...
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