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The UNU WIDER Working Paper 2024/71 examines the effects of climate shocks on firms in Zambia, revealing that extreme weather significantly diminishes sales, input purchases, and tax revenues. It highlights …
Climate Shocks and Economic Resilience in Zambia’s Formal Sector Read More
The paper investigates the effects of climate shocks on firm performance and tax revenue in Zambia. Extreme weather events adversely affect sales, input purchases, and tax collection, particularly in the …
Exploring the Impact of Climate Shocks on Economic Resilience in Zambia Read More
Nigeria seeks to attract global investment in mining by promoting new geo-data platforms that provide access to vital mineral resource information. Minister Dele Alake announced plans for enhanced geological research …
Nigeria Invites Global Investment in Mining Through Enhanced Geo-Data Platforms Read More
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for collaboration with Nigeria to utilize lithium for the expansion of electric vehicle batteries. During the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable, he highlighted the …
South Africa and Nigeria Collaborate on Lithium for Green Energy Transition Read More
The South African Reserve Bank acknowledges the economic risks posed by climate change and strives to integrate climate-related factors into its financial stability framework. By conducting stress tests, offering guidance …
The Role of the South African Reserve Bank in Addressing Climate Change Risks Read More
Peru’s top power producer has secured solar concessions totaling 468 MW, reflecting the country’s commitment to renewable energy and enhancing its energy portfolio, promoting sustainability in the process. Peru’s leading …
Peru’s Leading Power Producer Secures 468MW in Solar Concessions Read More
The South African Reserve Bank is actively addressing climate change impacts on economic stability through a three-part strategy: incorporating climate risks into financial operations, analyzing climate effects on inflation and …
The Role of the South African Reserve Bank in Addressing Climate-Related Risks Read More
The Republic of Congo aims to diversify its economy by investing in development minerals, promoting infrastructure projects and stimulating long-term growth. Despite significant potential, artisanal production is underutilized, presenting investment …
Congo’s Development Minerals: A Pathway to Economic Diversification and Growth Read More
The article advocates for taxing fossil fuels and shipped goods to finance climate resilience efforts in vulnerable developing nations. It emphasizes the urgent need for an international funding mechanism to …
Implementing Taxes on Fossil Fuels to Fund Climate Resilience Efforts Read More
President Biden’s upcoming visit to Angola will spotlight the Lobito Corridor, a $5 billion infrastructure project that connects Angola’s port to the DRC and Zambia, aiming to counter China’s influence …
Biden’s Visit to Angola: Spotlight on the Lobito Corridor to Counter China’s Influence Read More