The COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area is Ideal for Strengthening African Continental Integration
This paper explores why the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area is Ideal for Strengthening African Continental Integration
Read MorePolicy Options for COMESA MS Amidst Multiple Shocks
This article examines the multiple shocks the world is currently experiencing and proposes several policy options for the COMESA region
Read MoreThe Role of Financial Technology (FINTECH) in Changing Financial Industry and Increasing Efficiency in the Economy
This paper provides insights on how Fintech changed financial industry and made the wider economy efficient.
Read MoreKeeping the AfCFTA on Track
The AfCFTA is right on track notwithstanding disquiet on the pace of implementation
Read MoreCustoms Digitalization and Deepening Intra-COMESA Trade
This policy brief provides insights into how increasing the use of Information, Communication & Technology (ICT) by customs administrations could affect intra-COMESA Trade.
DownloadExport Potentials of Intra-COMESA Trade: Reaping the Benefits of COMESA Integration
The paper analyses the trade potential in COMESA, by indicating the products with the highest potential for export into the COMESA, the opportunities that exist to exploit the potential and factors hindering intra-regional trade in COMESA.
DownloadGender Disaggregated Data for Small-Scale Cross Border Trade for Zambia
The data is on five border posts along key corridors, to assist in piloting upgrades and trade facilitation measures that can be replicated elsewhere in the COMESA region and beyond.
DownloadBrexit and COMESA -What Next Post Brexit
The article explores the COMESA-UK ties after Brexit
DownloadWhy COMESA Trade in Services Should be Cushioned From the Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic
This article provides an anecdote of the role of services in reducing the effects and mitigation measures of the COVID-19 in the COMESA region
DownloadProgress and Challenges of the COMESA Monetary Integration Program
This paper analyzes the progress that has being made in COMESA Monetary Integration programme and identify challenges that are faced and provides the generic roadmap for achieving monetary union
DownloadAfCFTA: A Stimulant to Intra- COMESA Trade
February 26, 2021: This paper explores how the AfCFTA will resolve some of the challenges associated with multiple and overlapping membership in COMESA
DownloadFinancial Inclusion and COVID-19 in COMESA Region
February 26, 2021: This paper examines the financial inclusion landscape in COMESA region , and analyses how it has been affected or aided in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
DownloadCapital Market Solutions that Help Mobilise Financing for SMEs
February 19, 2021: This paper presents capital market solutions that help mobilise financing for SMES, discusses preconditions and challenges for establishing them, and makes recommendations which will enable the sector to fully reap the benefits of a more diversified sources of funding.
DownloadSocio-Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from COMESA Region
This report presents insights into the COVID-19 impacts on key macroeconomic indicators, trade and trade related issues and aspects of social and organizational culture in COMESA Member States
DownloadPotential Constraints for Public-Private- Partnership in Africa
The report presents the potential constraints for Public-Private- Partnership (PPPs) and makes recommendations which will contribute for the success of this model in Africa.
DownloadImplication of COVID-19 Pandemic on Debt for Sub-Saharan African Countries
The number of countries vulnerable to debt distress has increased significantly reflecting, among others, the effect of exogenous shocks and loose fiscal policies. This paper provides a debt situation analysis just before Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on debt for Sub Saharan Africa
DownloadFiscal Policy Responses Limit COVID 19’s Economic Damage
The objective of this paper is to take stock of fiscal policy measures that have been introduced to date in response to COVID-19 crisis and make recommendations on how governments can raise revenues once the economic and health crisis has passed.
DownloadHow COMESA Can Mitigate Negative Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Trade
This article provides an exposition of potential trade effects and mitigation measures of the COVID-19 in COMESA. The COMESA Free Trade Area (FTA), which was launched in 2000 has experienced a tremendous growth as evidenced by..
DownloadUNCONVENTIONAL MONETARY POLICY TOOLS DEPLOYED TO ADDRESS THE SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19
The objective of this paper is to present the Unconventional Monetary Policy Tools (UMPTs) introduced by developed, emerging and African countries after the aftermath of COVID-19 and recommendations
DownloadEconomic Impact of Covid-19 on Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa and Policy Options for Mitigation
Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role for economic development of African countries.
DownloadThe Role of Trade Finance in Promoting Trade:The Implications of COVID 19 on Trade Finance in Africa
The objective of this paper is to examine the role of trade finance for promoting trade in Africa.
DownloadAdoption of ICT is Critical in Post Covid-19 Trade Facilitation Programmes in COMESA
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. The pandemic is now a global public health crisis and has infected people in almost every country
DownloadGlobal Value Chain as a Vehicle for Development in Africa
Implication of COVID 19 in the Future of Global Value Chain This paper presents the prospects of the value chain for Africa’s development and the implication of Covid-19 in the future of global value chain…
DownloadMacroeconomic Impacts of COVID 19 in Sub-Saharan- Africa.
This paper assesses the macroeconomic impacts of COVID 19 in Sub Saharan Africa and provides recommendations to face the pandemic crisis in the continent
DownloadClimate-Resilient Green Economy Implementation and Best Practices on Climate Action in Ethiopia
The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia initiated the Climate-Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) initiative in 2011 to protect the country from the…
DownloadDiaspora Remittances Critical for COVID-19 Recovery
This article espouses the contribution of diaspora remittances to the regional economies and the critical role these resources will play in the post COVID -19 recovery. However, regional countries have to undertake reforms to secure these…
DownloadPotential Impact of COVID-19 in the COMESA Health Sector
This paper seeks to analyses the possible impact of COVID-19 on the health sector in the COMESA region. The brief utilizes the four WHO pillars of health delivery which include, service delivery, health workforce, access to essential equipment and medication and adequate resources.
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