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1 – 10 of 12Driven in part by foreign exchange shortages and petroleum import costs, the measure also seeks to leverage Ethiopia’s own electricity resources to underpin a new ‘green…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287210
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EAST AFRICA: EAC bloc faces unity challenges
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284596
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The decision took many by surprise as the three East African nations are less ready than other contenders to hold such an event. As such, the decision also raises serious…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282712
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The announcement of this new fund comes at a critical time for East Africa’s development. Regional governments are seeking to hasten recovery from recent economic setbacks and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272723
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A deal to build the USD1.73bn, 233-kilometre toll road connecting Nairobi with Naivasha, Nakuru and Mau Summit -- Africa’s largest road concession project -- was signed by Ruto’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276851
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The deal is the latest development in an increasingly frantic race for military and commercial port infrastructure spanning 1,200 kilometres of the Horn of Africa’s coastline…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233513
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However, with FDI flows expected to be much reduced amid the global economic slowdown, especially for ‘riskier’ frontier or developing markets, ease of doing business is likely to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254043
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Its admission makes the EAC one of the largest trading blocs in Africa and will create significant new economic opportunities, but also additional political and security…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268480
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East African tourism
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB227555
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Though they are faced with similar challenges, the responses they plan vary considerably -- as with their responses to the pandemic.