In a recent editorial for the Washington Examiner, African Energy Chamber Executive Chair NJ Ayuk labelled Environmental Social Governance (ESG) as "Colonialism 2.0”. Mr Ayuk argues that ESG criteria for financial...
Sustainable Development Goals
Addressing food insecurity as a governance issue
By the time this column goes to print, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank will have decided on whether to again raise the repo rate or not. Pundits expect the US Federal Reserve to...
Why data is vital for policy-making and development
Good, reliable statistics are essential for measuring progress in reaching development goals and providing essential information about the effectiveness of policies and programmes, according to Eurostat, the...
Tracking progress on the localisation of the SDGs: Lessons for the West African sub-region from Ghanaian Local Governments
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent ambitious and bold initiatives to holistically deal with ecological, social and economic dimensions of development. The 17 goals and accompanying 69 targets represent...
Climate finance and COP26 – A key issue for Africa
After being postponed by a year due to COVID-19, the United Kingdom will host the long-anticipated 26th annual United Nations Global Climate Summit (COP26) in Glasgow in November. Experts agree that the window for...
A dirty energy paradox
Malawi is investing heavily in a new coal-fired plant despite the country’s stated commitment to renewables. Malawi plans to bankroll a coal-powered plant despite current worldwide disdain for using the fossil fuel....
