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Can Africa’s Services Sector Break the Development Trap?

By Danilo Desiderio Africa’s demographic surge presents both an extraordinary opportunity and a formidable challenge. By 2050, the continent’s least developed countries will need to absorb...

Innovative tech entrepreneurs working in a digital startup hub in Dakar, Senegal, driving economic growth in developing countries

Opinion8 months ago

The Quiet Rise of the World’s Smallest Economies: A New Frontier for Global Growth

By Dishant Shah In conversations about the global economy, the spotlight rarely strays from giants like the United States, China, and Germany. These powerhouses dominate headlines,...

Illustration of shifting trade relations between the U.S., China, and Africa, with symbolic representations of tariffs, shipping containers, and African exports.

Zina’s Youth View on Africa10 months ago

As U.S. Tariffs Rise, Is China Quietly Reshaping Africa’s Trade Future?

By Godfred Zina In the shifting terrain of global trade, major powers like the United States and China are increasingly influencing the economic trajectory of Africa...

The UNCTAD Global Trade Update warns that new U.S. reciprocal tariffs could severely harm small and vulnerable economies, especially in Africa, by limiting export growth and economic diversification.

Opinion12 months ago

Small and Vulnerable Economies Face Severe Threat from New U.S. Tariffs

By Danilo Desiderio The April 2025 edition of the UNCTAD Global Trade Update offers a comprehensive analysis of the newly implemented “reciprocal tariffs” by the United...