Tag: Regulatory Reform
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EPA Overhauls How It Values Health Benefits in Air Pollution Rules
Introduction: A Shift in How Air Rules Are Measured The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is changing a long-standing practice: assigning a dollar value to lives saved and health improvements when evaluating air pollution regulations. For decades, the agency used economic cost-benefit analyses to justify or adjust environmental protections. The latest move marks a transition away…
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Isle of Man Faces Renewed Scrutiny Ahead of Moneyval Inspection
Overview The Isle of Man is entering a critical period as it prepares for an upcoming Moneyval assessment focused on anti-money laundering (AML) controls. As a jurisdiction with a robust financial services sector and a strong track record of regulatory reform, the Island now faces renewed scrutiny from international evaluators who will assess how effectively…
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Isle of Man Under Scrutiny Ahead of Moneyval AML Review
Overview: Moneyval’s looming assessment of the Isle of Man The Isle of Man is preparing for a high-stakes evaluation by Moneyval, the Council of Europe’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) watchdog. Set against a backdrop of global efforts to tighten financial crime controls, the review will probe how effectively the Island’s institutions detect, deter,…
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Tanzania Pledges Stakeholder Input on Draft LATRA Driver Fatigue Regulations
Tanzania Pledges Stakeholder Input on Draft LATRA Driver Fatigue Regulations In a move aimed at strengthening road safety and regulatory transparency, the government of Tanzania has pledged to consider the views of transport stakeholders on the draft 2026 regulations proposed by the Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) regarding driver fatigue management. The assurance comes as…
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Tanzania Government Pledges Stakeholder Input on Draft LATRA Driver Fatigue Regulations
Government Signals Open Consultation on Driver Fatigue Rules The Tanzanian government has affirmed its commitment to incorporating the perspectives of transport stakeholders as it reviews the 2026 draft regulations on driver fatigue drafted by the Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA). The move is aimed at striking a balance between road safety imperatives and the practical…
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Bright Simons Argues Systemic Reforms Needed Beyond GoldBod to Tackle Smuggling
Introduction: A call for broader reform beyond GoldBod Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has stirred the debate on Ghana’s gold smuggling by arguing that the problem cannot be solved by the Gold Board (GoldBod) alone. He contends that the root causes lie in systemic inefficiencies across the gold value chain, including regulatory gaps,…
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Gold smuggling won’t be solved by GoldBod — Bright Simons
Introduction: A pointed critique from an influential think tank Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has challenged the prevailing belief that establishing or strengthening a single institution could curb Ghana’s pervasive gold smuggling. In his view, the problem runs deeper than bureaucratic gaps or the absence of a new regulator. It lies in systemic…
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All Eyes on SA’s 2026 Agenda: Transforming Agriculture for Growth and Inclusion
The South African government has unveiled a sweeping 2026 agenda aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector. With a emphasis on supporting smallholder and emerging farmers, tightening biosecurity measures, reforming regulatory frameworks, and accelerating the adoption of agricultural technology (agtech), the plan seeks to drive export growth while ensuring the benefits of growth flow to…
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All eyes on SA government’s 2026 agenda to transform agriculture
Overview: A transformative 2026 for South Africa’s agriculture South Africa is laying out a bold set of priorities for its agriculture sector in 2026. The government’s agenda centers on expanding support for smallholder and emerging farmers, strengthening biosecurity, reforming regulations, and accelerating the adoption of agricultural technology. The aim is to unlock inclusive growth across…
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South Africa’s 2026 Agricultural Agenda: Transforming Smallholders, Biosecurity, and Exports
Introduction: A bold 2026 vision for South Africa’s farms South Africa has unveiled an ambitious 2026 agricultural agenda designed to accelerate transformation across the sector. The plan centers on empowering smallholder and emerging farmers, strengthening biosecurity and regulatory frameworks, and driving technology-led growth to expand exports. As the agricultural economy faces climate pressures, market volatility,…