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The Eastern Africa Association is a source of insightful and helpful publications, guides, and advice for all visitors to our website. Contributors include EAA analysts, our Members, and a wide range of experts and official commentators. As a key service for Members only, we produce a regular Newsletter which contains our analysis of developments in the region.
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Ethiopia’s economic transformation Ethiopia is undergoing economic transformation following Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s announcement of a comprehensive macroeconomic overhaul on July 28th. This bold and eagerly awaited decision shifts Ethiopia to an interest rate-based monetary policy and a market-based foreign exchange rate. According to officials, the new policies aim to curb inflation and enhance banking
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TRENDS IN ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA
Read MoreDemocracy remains under threat with the arrest of opposition leaders. The President seems committed to economic progress for the country and there does appear to be a general sense of optimism in the population.
Read MoreCovid-19 lockdowns are being eased and economic activity is showing signs of recovery. Politically the country remains stable.
Read MorePolitically, Rwanda remains, stable but the country’s actions towards perceived “enemies” of the state is drawing global criticism.
Read MoreAfter a period in the investment outhouse, risks are definitely becoming more manageable again. The business environment may still be relatively speaking opaque, but it’s certainly worth getting in early.
Read MoreEthiopia is faced with a number of challenges over the next few months that could well derail what had previously been quite a positive development prospect for the country. It is unlikely that the Government will be able to draw a line under the Tigray conflict, the elections are likely to be sub-optimal
Read MoreEAA CEO Toby Latta talks to Tara O’Connor of Africa Risk Consulting about opportunities and risks in the region
Read MoreTanzania is beginning to show its economic potential again and investors once again are showing interest. Politically matters remain stable. The acknowledgment that Covid-19 presents a serious threat is a welcome development.
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