How Sustainable is Your Money? What Africa’s Banks are Getting Right (and Wrong)
Sustainability is no longer just a trend—it has become a key pillar of responsible business, and the banking sector is no exception. Across Africa, banks and financial institutions are embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria to align with the global shift toward a greener future. But how sustainable is your money, really? and where are African banks excelling—or falling short—when it comes to making your savings and investments more environmentally friendly?
From Hustlers to Entrepreneurs: Navigating the African Entrepreneurial Journey
Across Africa, where creativity, innovation, and unyielding determination flourish, entrepreneurship has become a powerful avenue for individuals to move beyond mere survival and towards building scalable businesses. This journey frequently begins with informal "hustling" and evolves into structured entrepreneurial ventures, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability that characterize the African spirit.
Even after AfCFTA, intra-Africa trade remains low. Harmonising IP administration could change this
Despite Africa's immense potential for economic growth and its vast natural and human resources, trade within the continent has remained remarkably low. From 2021 to 2022, Intra-African trade declined from only about 14.5 percent to 13.7 percent of global trade, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. This persistent challenge has long hindered Africa’s economic integration and development.
Making intellectual property rights work for small and medium businesses
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can overcome resource constraints and improve market access by leveraging intellectual property tools such as collective marks, certification marks, and geographical indications to enhance product differentiation and build brand recognition.
Innovative tech might ease growth bottle-necks for entrepreneurship in Africa
Innovative technologies offer solutions for developing entrepreneurship in Africa, but policy measures are crucial for their successful implementation.