IMF Staff Conclude 2017 Discussions with the West African Economic and Monetary Union on Common Policies for Member Countries: The medium-term growth outlook is favorable but remains subject to significant downside risks The BCEAO Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to increase its credit facility rate by 100 basis points and place tighter access to the refinancing … [Read more...] about IMF Staff Conclude 2017 Discussions with the West African Economic and Monetary Union on Common Policies for Member Countries
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Trump vs Africa: how the continent can counter destructive policies | The Conversation
Trump vs Africa: how the continent can counter destructive policies: Donald Trump has promised to make America great again. Reuters/Jonathan ErnstEvery four years the CIA’s National Intelligence Council (NIC) provides the incoming president and his administration with an assessment of the most powerful global forces likely to affect foreign and domestic affairs. Known as the … [Read more...] about Trump vs Africa: how the continent can counter destructive policies | The Conversation
Federal Government Negotiating Free Trade Agreements, Updating Trade Policies and Examining the ECOWAS CET
Federal Government Negotiating Free Trade Agreements, Updating Trade Policies and Examining the ECOWAS CET: Export Expansion Grant (EEG) to Resume in 2017 Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Receive Attention 1. The Federal Government has said it is in the process of negotiating 21st century Nigerian free trade agreements, with the goal of expanding … [Read more...] about Federal Government Negotiating Free Trade Agreements, Updating Trade Policies and Examining the ECOWAS CET
President Museveni hails the African Union Commission for engaging the Private Sector in Mineral Resource Development Policies
President Museveni hails the African Union Commission for engaging the Private Sector in Mineral Resource Development Policies: The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum which holds the Chair of the Association of Eastern African Chamber of Mines and Petroleum hosted from 5-6 October 2016, a high level Conference in Kampala, Uganda under … [Read more...] about President Museveni hails the African Union Commission for engaging the Private Sector in Mineral Resource Development Policies
Better livestock policies in Africa offer a pathway out of poverty | The Conversation
Better livestock policies in Africa offer a pathway out of poverty: Boran cattle are a popular a local breed in eastern Africa. ShutterstockA majority of rural households in Africa keep different livestock species. But only a small proportion can afford to keep good quality livestock. This is mainly due to a combination of low government funding and the poor policies of … [Read more...] about Better livestock policies in Africa offer a pathway out of poverty | The Conversation
