Economic Development

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…

2 months ago

The Arts sector in Côte d’Ivoire: SWOT in “Books and Snacks”

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

3 months ago

Digital Financial Services in Kenya: How Mobile Money Is Reshaping Business and Opportunity

A mobile money agent kiosk in Kenya highlights the widespread adoption of M-Pesa and its role in expanding financial access…

3 months ago

Social Status Literacy (SSL): A Practical Framework for Market-Aligned Business Growth

Abstract Social Status Literacy (SSL) is introduced as a practical framework for understanding why many businesses fail despite access to…

3 months ago

Turning Digital Skills into Supply Chain Gains: A 2025 Guide for SMEs in Western Ghana

ABSTRACT Western Ghana is considered as the economic powerhouse which is driven by cocoa, timber, and oil services. People living there actively…

4 months ago

Bridging the Gap: How Digital Tools Can Unlock Funding for African Agri-SMEs

Abstract Despite being the backbone of Africa’s food security, agricultural Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) face a paradox: they possess…

4 months ago

Cameroon’s agribusiness sector: A goldmine of opportunities for African entrepreneurs

Cameroon, nicknamed ‘Africa in miniature’, is now positioning itself as a prime destination for investment in the agro-industrial sector. With…

9 months ago

The Strategy: Why Doing Things Better Isn’t Enough

In today's business landscape, companies have become prisoners of their own efficiency metrics—blindly optimizing processes while losing sight of true…

10 months ago

Economic Development in Ethiopia: A General Understanding of Ethiopia’s Growth in the 21st Century

Over the past 15 years, the Ethiopian economy grew an average of 10% per year, one of the greatest rates…

1 year ago