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📉 Why did Malawi's Special Economic Zones fail? Our latest policy brief explores the flawed 1995 EPZ Act and its collapse by the 2000s. With a new SEZ Act in 2023, has Malawi learned from past mistakes? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eKkBbQM6

MOVING FORWARD ON LAND GOVERNANCE I’m happy to share that I recently had a positive response from Parliament about an article I wrote on the need for a #Parliamentary #Committee #on #Land #Affairs. This feedback shows that land issues are being taken seriously, which is great for Malawi. Land is a key economic resource, and how we manage it will determine how much we grow as a country. This is not just my idea—it’s something many Malawians care about. This is only the start, and I look forward to more discussions and teamwork to make this idea a reality. Together, we can build a better future for our country. #LandGovernance #NationalDevelopment #Malawi

The $13.78 cost to replace an ID in Uganda is 8 days' earnings for someone living on $1.77/day. Add travel and access issues, and the burden is unbearable. This financial strain must be addressed! Explore our full findings:http://bit.ly/uwidpp24 #UgandaID #NdagaMuntu

As Tanzania is heading to polls later this year and in the next, our latest PAUSE interrogates the issue of fluidity and shows that political party fluidity in the country is neither good for the proper functioning of the political system nor the health of the economy. https://lnkd.in/dtiV9Ti8

#NowReading The economywide recovery measures in Rwanda during the COVID-19 pandemic: How useful a lesson? 🖋️ By Emerta A. Aragie, Xinshen Diao, David Spielman, and James Thurlow. Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/dK5ZWWms CGIAR IFPRI Africa

📊 Analyzing Progress: Zimbabwe's Government Performance Report 2023 -2024. 4 September 2024 marked the first anniversary of President ED Mnangagwa's second term. We are excited to share our comprehensive analysis of the actions undertaken by the Zimbabwean government over the past year; where has there been progress; where are the challenges/shortcomings, and ultimately what does it mean going forward as a country? Our report offers valuable insights into: • Key policy implementations • Economic development strategies • Social service delivery • What has been done to advance rural development Whether you are a policy maker or an engaged citizen, this report provides crucial information on Zimbabwe's progress and future directions. 🔗 Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dbjtYHzZ #ZimbabweCrises #GovtPerformance #ZimDevelopment #InclusiveDevelopment #questforaninclusivesociety

Great new report on the Future Drivers of Economic Growth published by the Government of Rwandan and the The World Bank. I had the honor to lead the drafting of the trade chapter. The key take-aways might be trivial.... diversify exports and increase value addition; create an environment for a thriving services sector that is highly complementary to manufacturing, absorbs labor and boosts exports; foster the integration into regional and global markets and value chains through a reduction of NTBs and investments in modern infrastructure;... ...the means to achieve this might be not....so check out the report! Thanks a lot for all the support, Richard Newfarmer

Boosting Government Services and Excellence: Zimbabwe's New Strategy

Agriculture, tourism, ICT and manufacturing are key issues in Rwanda. Infrastructure development in Rwanda is notable when you look at transportation and energy. It has become a regional hub for technology and is even exporting it within the neighbourhood. From Rwanda, we see what is achievable in Africa by strengthening the governance, eliminating corruption as a major barrier of development, establishing strong dependency institutions to ensure transparency. It is important to invest in education and health which has a long-term impact on the population of the country. An unhealthy or illiterate nation cannot participate or contribute in development. Rwanda has created a business-friendly environment that encourages economic growth as investors create a job market for the locals. It has promoted environmental sustainability where we have always thought it impossible. They have addressed the issue of national unity knowing how much they were affected by the genocide whereas in Kenya, we have never been able to fully address these challenges and they keep recurring. Rwanda is a very good example of what a country can do to commit to development and a challenge to other African countries to move past what the colonizers did. It has built a legacy that will be carried forward through generations knowing it has worked. It is an inspiration to many nations to make a reference, make bold decisions that have enabled their people to reclaim their resources and uplift the population ensuring that independence and freedom are more than just words in the national anthem. Rwanda has proven that other than singing about what the colonizers did, we can turn our countries around. #NationalUnity #Development #Business #ResourceManagement #NationalLegacy