Simon Roberts

Bridging the Gap Between Urbanisation and Economic Growth

Bridging the Gap Between Urbanisation and Economic Growth

Addis Ababa — Rapid urbanisation across Africa presents an opportunity for increased industrialisation and development on the continent, but governments will need plans and integrated strategies if they want urbanisation to lead to growth, said Takyiwaa Manuh, director of the ECA's Social Development Policy Division on Sunday.

ANC in drive to erase anti-competitive practices

ANC in drive to erase anti-competitive practices

In a review paper, the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development notes that while competition policy has been successful in some areas, the competition authorities’ record in dealing with entry barriers constructed by incumbent firms to prevent or retard entry has been "mixed at best".