The resilience of developing Asia since the global financial crisis, on top of its historic economic success, has sparked interest in understanding its future. The region is diverse, with sub-regions and countries of varying population size, geography and economic dynamism as well as different...

Kenya poses a conundrum. Its top-line economic growth has been impressive and it has been one of the fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade. However, poverty has not fallen as fast as it should have in light of this strong economic growth. Extreme and urban poverty...

This report highlights the opportunities and challenges facing UK firms when investing or conducting business in Africa, with a particular emphasis on the non-extractive sector. It highlights the mutual benefits for Africa, in terms of economic transformation and growth, and for the UK, in...

This report explores the relationship between oil and gas dependency and a country's debt burden, where repayments are potentially reliant on fossil fuel revenues. In particular, by looking at the interaction between oil and gas prices and public finances over a 11-year period (2010-2020) for a...

The automotive industry in Nigeria is one of the country's most promising sectors due to its growing domestic market size. The large continental market offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is likely to present an opportunity for the industry. In this paper, we explore the...