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Beyond the Numbers: Understanding Private Equity Returns in Emerging Markets

Private equity in emerging markets has quietly been offering large returns for investors—if you know where to look. Over the…

10 months ago

“Em-powering” Ethiopia: A vision for the future of the Ethiopian energy sector

On January 25, 2025, the air in Addis Ababa was electric—not just with the hum of daily life, but with…

10 months ago

Yield growth patterns of food commodities: Insights and challenges

As the global population nears 10 billion by mid-century, agricultural productivity will play a critical role in feeding the world.…

10 months ago

Why central banks need to understand the impact of the green transition on the macroeconomy

Governments across the world are implementing policies to address the threat from climate change and to transition their economies to…

10 months ago

Buy now, pay (less) later: How the data are reshaping consumer banking

Though ‘buy now, pay later’ loans are increasingly popular, critics argue that they encourage high costs and unsound borrowing. This…

10 months ago

Strategic Imperatives in the U.S.-China Technology Race: Power, Hardware, and Engineering Expertise

The escalating technology competition between the United States and China is reshaping global dynamics. As artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as…

10 months ago

Hold the Salt: Harnessing Desalination for Water Security

Desalination offers a viable solution to water scarcity in the Pacific, but its success depends on careful planning, energy efficiency,…

10 months ago

Three mindset shifts to build digital and AI empowered education systems

Menab, 8, from Ethiopia attends a school without electricity and has never used the internet. His teacher, Bethel, 25, wants…

10 months ago

Financial inclusion in Africa: Progress, challenges, and the road ahead

Imagine that everyone in Africa, from vendors in the bustling markets of Cairo, to agricultural workers in the remote villages…

10 months ago

The bazooka diplomacy of Trump’s tariffs

President Trump’s recent pronouncements on tariffs have received considerable attention from analysts, policymakers, and commentators. This column takes a step…

10 months ago