Not just talk: how dialogue can help address complex problems
Societies around the world are confronted with complex problems that defy resolution by any single actor, even well-resourced governments or...
Sugary drinks, processed foods, alcohol and tobacco are big killers: why the G20 should add its weight to health taxes
By 2030, non-communicable diseases will account for 75% of all deaths annually. Eight percent of these will be in the...
Colonial-era borders create conflict in Africa’s oceans – how to resolve them
Africa has 38 coastal and island nations. Their maritime industries – including energy, tourism, maritime transport, shipping and fishing –...
South African companies aren’t innovating enough: why support during tough economic times matters
South Africa’s innovation fund, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the 2025 state of the nation address, was a response...
What causes inequality in African countries? New book traces a vicious cycle
Inequality is a problem that exists in various forms in sub-Saharan Africa. Inequality is created by, among other factors, where...
G20 is too elite. There’s a way to fix that though – economists
The G20 claims to be “the premier forum for international economic cooperation”. But is it? As scholars of global economic...
Somalia’s exports are threatened by climate change and conflict: what 30 years of data tell us
In the sun-scorched lands of Somalia, farmers and livestock keepers have grown accustomed to the extremes of climate. In 2022,...
Investing in agriculture reduces poverty and inequality: economic model finds the best funding mix for 10 African countries
Africa faces challenges in reducing extreme poverty and inequality. In 2024, 8.5% of the global population was living in extreme...
A basic income support grant can address extreme poverty and inequality in South Africa – economic model shows how
South Africa remains one of the most unequal countries in the world. The country’s per-capita expenditure Gini coefficient, a measure...
Informal workers in Ghana’s chop bars get no benefit from foreign aid: donors are getting it wrong
Informal street food caterers, popularly known as chop bars, are a key feature of Ghanaian city life. They offer the...
