Western Africa

The Human Cost of Promise: How AfCFTA’s Paper Dreams Meet the Dirt Roads of West African Entrepreneurship

  Before the loudspeakers come to life , Amara is already at work. By 5 am she has loaded the 20…

2 months ago

Ghana’s Business Environment and the Challenge of Expanding

Productive Credit Over the past decade, Ghana has undergone significant transformations in financial inclusion, digital payments, and financial-sector development. These…

2 months ago

Beyond Borders: Leveraging Cultural Dynamics and Regional Integration for West African SME Sustainability

The article explores the opportunities and operational bottlenecks faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) expanding across the high-density Lagos-Abidjan…

2 months ago

The Role of SMEs in Local Economic Development in Ghana: Opportunities and Challenges

Abstract Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly to local economic development in Ghana through employment creation, income generation, poverty…

3 months ago

Waste as an economic resource: Opportunities and challenges with Ghana in focus

Abstract Focusing on the emerging potential of waste from an unwanted by-product to an economic resource capable of driving green…

4 months ago

A Study on the Symbiotic Mechanism Between Informal Economy and Cultural Resilience: Taking Oral Contract-based Trade of the Yoruba People in West Africa as an Example

Abstract According to World Economics' 2024 Quarterly Informal Economy Survey (QIES), the informal economy in the Yoruba-inhabited areas of West…

6 months ago

The Arts sector “Books and Snacks” in Côte d’Ivoire presents a promising and thriving development prospect

How is the situation about the Arts industry in Côte d'Ivoire related to its economic and cultural foundation? As one…

6 months ago

Research on the Integrated System of Grassroots Information Equity and AI Digital Empowerment in Africa——A Case Study of Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Guinea

Abstract Information asymmetry is a core barrier hindering the equitable development of grassroots communities, youth empowerment and the growth of…

6 months ago

Bridging the Protection Gap: A Study on Insurance Technology Innovation for Ghanaian SMEs

Abstract This study investigates the emergence and impact of digital insurtech in addressing critical protection gaps faced by Ghanaian micro,…

6 months ago

Navigating the Business Environment for PropTech Startups in Nigeria: Regulation, Funding, Infrastructure, and Market Adoption

Nigeria’s real estate sector is one of the country’s most significant economic and cultural assets, serving both as a store…

7 months ago