Exploring the Global Palm Oil Value Chain
What opportunities exist for Africa? The global palm oil value chain represents a significant and expanding sector within the global economy. As the world’s most traded vegetable oil, palm oil has several uses across other industries. While African countries – such as Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana – have a history of palm oil production, […]
DRC Cobalt Export Halt Triggers Essential Questions
The Democratic Republic of Congo dominates global cobalt export and accounts for 70% of global cobalt reserves. This means that the country plays a crucial role in controlling prices and meeting the growing needs of the battery industry. Last month, the Committee of the Regulatory and Control Management Authority for the Strategic Mineral Market in […]
How Ghana’s Economic Growth is Rewriting Africa’s Economic Narrative
Ghana’s economic growth in 2024 is a sheer indicator of Africa’s potential. With GDP growth reaching 7.2% in Q3 and an average of 6.3% for the first 3 quarters, Ghana has defied global economic challenges and positioned itself as a fast-growing economy. This remarkable turnaround follows a period of debt distress, where the country defaulted […]