Executive Summary The African Trade Observatory (ATO), a key instrument of the AfCFTA, provides reliable and up-to-date data to reduce information gaps and the costs of […]
Abstract: This article examines the economic implications of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) for inflation and financial stability in Cameroon. PAPSS aims to facilitate […]
Introduction Signed in 2018 by 44 African Union member states, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a flagship project of the African Union designed […]
Introduction Is Africa turning a corner? It is too early to say, but the IMF characterizes the last year as Africa hasn’t experienced hard-won gains in […]
Introduction The conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States poses a threat to global economic stability. It is clear that geopolitical conflicts never remain confined […]
Key Highlights Introduction Cameroon’s economic landscape is characterized by high administrative friction, restrictive licensing, and state dominance in key sectors — acting as a structural drag […]
Executive Summary Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) constitute the backbone of African economies. Even though they are usually very small (e.g., 59% of them in Cameroon), […]