The extractives industry is a major sector in the economies of West Africa. It makes a significant contribution to GDP and constitutes a large portion of exports. However, the sector’s impact on the livelihoods of…
For centuries, the traditional cereals of millet and sorghum were the key suppliers of calories in West Africa. However, over the past few decades,...
The idea of inclusive economies is gaining traction in economic debates, especially as the realization that the sustained and high economic growth over past...
Risk mitigation is a priority for the poor as, more than any other group, they are vulnerable and lack resources to make them resilient...
Malnutrition is a major concern in Africa. The lack of protein in particular is of special concern because access is limited and starchy diets...
Stemming from narrow beliefs that limit the role of women to the domestic sphere, women in West Africa have traditionally been marginalized in economic...
In this issue we explore the evolving role of business in development. Our emphasis is on “evolving role’: because traditionally Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)...
Marketplaces have always been a central part of everyday life in West African society. The traditional marketplace has been a center for selling goods,...
Marketplaces have always been a central part of everyday life in West African society. The traditional marketplace has been a center for selling goods,...
Can West Africa meet the MDG on water and sanitation by 2015? Who is most impacted by poor access to clean, consistent water supply?...
An overwhelming majority of people in West Africa’s cities lives in slums. As more people leave the rural areas and flock to cities, slums...
Ports are key to economies of the region as they facilitate trade, provide good jobs and attract industries. The huge growth in trade throughout...
Can this “poor man’s crop” be a key to food security in Africa, and the regions industrial transformer? Are women taking advantage of cassava’s...
“All that glitters is not gold~ may be a tired old saying but for citizens and communities across West Africa this holds a meaning...
How will new national visions and long-term plans improve the lives of the poor and vulnerable in Africa? National long-term planning appears to have...
The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) has been part of the Rockefeller Foundation’s Searchlight Programme since 2011, and has produced monthly editions of the West...