Welcome to our latest newsletter where we explore the diverse landscape of African entrepreneurship, emphasizing the significant role of financial inclusion in addressing contextual challenges and nurturing entrepreneurial drive. We also analyze the phenomenon of the middle-income trap, with a focus on Brazil's resource-based growth model. Moreover, we ponder on how countries of the Global South can navigate geopolitical rivalry and geoeconomic fragmentation for sustainable development. Lastly, we evaluate the collaborative efforts between the World Bank and Morocco, offering insights into years of partnership and progress.
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Empowering African entrepreneurs: How Financial Inclusion Fuels Business Ventures
This study explores how financial inclusion influences entrepreneurship in Africa, highlighting the importance of tailored financial services to encourage business initiatives. It emphasizes the need for improved business conditions and targeted policies to strengthen entrepreneurship throughout the continent, offering key insights for policymakers and global entities aiming to nurture African business talent ... Read more
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The Middle-Income Trap and Resource-Based Growth: The Case of Brazil
This paper provides an analysis of Brazil's economic growth trajectory spanning the last three decades, focusing on identified missed opportunities for achieving high-income status by the mid-2010s. It identifies low productivity growth and a limited shift in production and export patterns towards higher value-added activities as key challenges facing Brazil. The paper underscores the significance of competition policies and the adoption of technological advancements to enhance productivity levels. Additionally, it proposes comprehensive trade reforms as integral components of a broader strategy aimed at aiding Brazil in overcoming the middle-income trap ... Read more
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How Can the Global South Navigate Geopolitical Rivalry and Geoeconomic Fragmentation?
The growing geopolitical competition adds complexity to the Global South's challenges, forcing these countries to address enduring systemic issues amidst fluctuating trade and investment due to global tensions. The vague concept of the Global South adds to the uncertainty in strategic decisions. Despite China and Russia's support for their development goals, these nations also seek global influence, prompting developing countries to critically evaluate major powers' strategies and adapt their policies to fit their specific needs and objectives ... Read more
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(In french) The World Bank and Morocco: An Assessment of Several Years of Collaboration
This blogpost discusses the collaboration between Morocco and the World Bank, described as a model of mutual commitment and fruitful partnership in favor of economic and social development. Over the past 15 years, this collaboration has witnessed notable progress in various areas, including enhancing the business climate, updating the social protection system, and advancing sustainable development goals. Despite these achievements, challenges remain, especially concerning support for small businesses and addressing unemployment among youth and women. Nonetheless, the relationship between Morocco and the World Bank is characterized by open dialogue, mutual trust, and respect for Morocco's national priorities, providing a stable basis for ongoing cooperation ... Read more
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| (In arabic) Mardi du PCNS: Initiatives to frame artificial intelligence
This episode spotlights the major developments that occurred in the field of artificial intelligence in 2023, focusing on the initiatives taken by international organizations, governments, and private entities. Our guest, Professor Rajaa Bensouda, an expert in digital law, explores the issues and challenges shaping the current landscape of artificial intelligence. The dialogue aims to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that technological advancements can offer in this field ... Watch
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Renewable Energy perspectives in Morocco: R&D, challenges, and the role of youth
In this episode, Mr. Samir Rachidi, the acting general manager at IRESEN, shades the light on the renewable energy development in Morocco and its significance for the nation's energy security. He emphasizes the potential of renewable energy and stresses the involvement of younger generations in facilitating the energy transition. Furthermore, our guest discusses Morocco's approach to embracing the energy transition and examines the diplomatic aspect of green hydrogen, particularly highlighting Morocco's positioning among countries aspiring to become Green Hydrogen hubs ... Listen
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