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Irregularity of Wages1

Irregularity of Wages and Company Performance

Introduction Work performance is the result of the organization of production and the coordination of the actions of the individuals involved (Williamson, 1993; Ménard, 1997...
Russia's Disconnection from the Swift Network

Russia’s Disconnection From the Swift Network : What Consequences for Global Financial Stability?

On February 24, 2022, Russia decided to attack Ukraine with its military forces. In retaliation, Western countries decided to opt for a set of...

A Global Minimum Corporate Tax Is The First Step In Redressing Global Inequalities

The world is currently at crossroads, besieged by the economic and health fallout from COVID-19; the era of economic nationalism and populist trade policies appears...

The G-7 Takes a Global Stance on COVID-19 as Africa Watches

As the Group of Seven convened for its first summit since the pandemic began last year, climate action, COVID-19, and great power rivalry – or China’s rise – were on...

How will Africa Finance its Post-COVID Recovery?

Developing market economies face a financing dilemma; COVID-19 has placed a grave strain on countries’ health care and economic systems, increasing the need for...

Chinese Influx in Cameroon’s Informal Sector

In all Sub-Saharan African countries, the informal sector plays an important role. Indeed, the informal economy weighs the most with an average of about...

Here’s why we Should Care About What Happens to the Euro

The Euro ranks second in the share of world GDP after the U.S., even as China is projected to overtake the Euro by 2023. At first glance, this might seem trivial as over 65% of global trade is invoiced in dollars.

The Huawei Fuss and Implications for Africa’s Cyber Security

Given several companies are stepping up their 5G capabilities, it might be time to design some best standards that do not allow backdoors across networks, whilst ensuring that Huawei can operate across Africa.

Oil Prices Bearing the Brunt of the Corona virus

The implications of the Corona virus (COVID-19) will be heterogeneous, but oil prices will likely be lower in the medium-term Oil prices have plummeted as...

Economic Freedom is Critical to Reducing Unemployment in Cameroon

The economic evolution of the nation Cameroon, which resulted from the merging between the formal British and French colonies since 1960 have been non-linear....

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Expanded BRICS and Geoeconomic Implications for Africa

The BRICS bloc of leading emerging economies made a major decision in expanding its reach and influence by announcing that six more countries —...

The Role of International Organizations in Promoting Democratic Governance in Central Africa

Introduction: Long criticized for their poor governance, African countries, particularly those in Central Africa, have embarked on far-reaching political and institutional reforms (1) . The...

Why Societies Must Decolonize: Critical Questions Surrounding Decolonization

Introduction Decolonization is a long and cumbersome process. In relation to Africa, decolonization has undergone many phases. Political decolonization peaked in the 1960s, with many...

Lessons Learned From COVID-19 on Improving Access to Healthcare Services in Africa

After three years of an unprecedented health crisis, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency of...

Enhancing Human Security and Strategic Peacebuilding for Sustainable Development in Africa

Introduction Throughout our journey since independence, Africa has faced a series of crises that have tragically escalated into conflicts. These conflicts have too often...

Five Challenges of Accessing Surgical Care in Rural Areas of Cameroon

Global surgery is an essential component of global health, as surgical care is an essential component of healthcare. Yet, surgical care remains inaccessible to...