Tag: Economic Reform
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Ruto Reappoints Four SCAC Members for a 3-Year Term
Kenya’s State Corporations Advisory Committee Gets a Fresh Three-Year Term President William Ruto has confirmed the reappointment of four members to the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC), marking a renewed three-year term for the body charged with overseeing state-owned enterprises. The appointments are formalized under Section 26(1)(e) of the State Corporations Act (Cap. 446) and…
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Can We Repair a Broken Economy Without Manufacturing Jobs? A Close Look at Dani Rodrik’s Shared Prosperity
Rethinking Economic Repair in a Fractured World Can a modern economy rebound from persistent inequality and slow wage growth without reviving heavy manufacturing? Harvard economist Dani Rodrik suggests yes, but only with a new set of policies designed for the middle class, the global poor, and a stable climate. In Shared Prosperity in a Fractured…
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Export-Led Growth in Pakistan: Why Simple Measures Fail
Introduction: The Export Narrative and the Reality Many economic managers in Pakistan lean on exports as the silver bullet for broader macroeconomic challenges. The logic is straightforward: boost production for foreign markets, earn hard currency, and stabilize the balance of payments. Yet, in practice, these expectations collide with a web of structural weaknesses, policy gaps,…
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Strategic Reset in Washington: Good News for Pakistan
Introduction: A New American Read on South Asia One year into President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Washington’s strategic posture appears to be recalibrating toward a more nuanced engagement in South Asia. The 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) and related regional assessments signal a shift that observers say could be a net positive…
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Vietnam’s To Lam returns to power with bold promises—can he deliver?
New Era, New Promises Vietnam’s political landscape is entering a defining phase as Communist Party General Secretary To Lam returns to the helm with a vow to steer the country toward a “national rise.” He framed his leadership as a bold shift from the status quo, promising reform, stronger governance, and a more outward-looking economy.…
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Vietnam’s Post-War Generation Takes the Helm: A New Face for Old Coalitions
New Leaders, Old Enduring Questions Vietnam is transitioning from the generation that shaped the war’s end to a cohort defined by peace, rapid economic growth, and an increasingly global outlook. The apex of Vietnamese politics once centered on veterans who fought or were forged by that conflict. Today, a post-war generation sits in the country’s…
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Comprehensive Reform Enables Ethiopia to Navigate Shocks, Says Finance Minister
Introduction: A Seven-Year Reform Arc In Addis Ababa on January 22, 2026, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide highlighted a sweeping package of reforms that have fortified Ethiopia against a series of shocks—from the COVID-19 pandemic and climatic droughts to inherited debt burdens. Over the past seven years, the government’s comprehensive reform agenda has focused on strengthening…
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Mamadi Doumbouya Sworn In as Guinea’s President, Vows Inclusive Governance
Guinea Inaugurates a New Era Under Mamadi Doumbouya General Mamadi Doumbouya was sworn in as Guinea’s president on January 17, marking a formal transition from military leadership to civilian governance. The ceremony, watched by domestic and regional observers, signals the start of a governance era the country hopes will deliver on inclusive development and institutional…
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Mamadi Doumbouya Sworn In as Guinea’s President and Vows Inclusive Governance
Guinea’s Moment of Transition Guinea welcomed a new era as General Mamadi Doumbouya was sworn in as the West African nation’s president. The ceremony, marked by formal pomp and a vow to heal divisions, took place against a backdrop of ongoing economic reform discussions and the country’s persistent poverty challenges. Doumbouya, who led a 2021…
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Ghana BoG 2026 Consolidation: Macro Gains, FX Deepening, and Market Strength
Ghana’s Central Bank Sets a Focused 2026 Strategy Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), outlined a measured path for 2026, centering on consolidating the macroeconomic gains achieved in 2025 and further strengthening the country’s foreign exchange (FX) and money markets. In a year characterized by disciplined market operations and deliberate…