Development
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World Bank Finally Letting Africa Run Own Show? |
| Much of African development challenges would have been solved long time ago if African values and experiences were tapped in Africa’s progress.... |
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Litigation in the East African Court of Justice |
| Although the East African Court of Justice as arbitrator has many advantages against other arbitrators, no one has appointed it and if any has there has not been any dispute to lead the parties to the Court for arbitration. Even the three Governments have not been able to utilise the free services of the Court as far as arbitration is concerned... |
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Africa in an Asymmetrical World |
| Despite the considerable amounts spent on bilateral and multilateral aid, the flow of capital from Africa towards the highly industrialised countries is greater than that which flows towards developing countries.... |
Q&A
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Unrealized Opportunities in the Stock Market |
| People should focus on companies that enjoy monopoly. Consider where the company is heading. Look at the current status of the company: is it registering profit or losses? If it’s making losses, can you justify them?... |
Regions
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Nigeria: The Leadership Nostalgia |
| Leaders build enduring greatness through a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will. And as for what you do with a surfeit of ego once you've reached the top, the answer is simple, great leaders channel their ego needs away from themselves and into the larger goal of building a great institution.... |
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Oil in Uganda: Another Niger Delta? |
| The idea of governments exporting crude oil then using the revenue from it to import refined oil sounds more like selling a live chicken in order to buy a cooked one! We should simply roll oursleeves and think bigger.... |
Profiles
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History of Addis Ababa |
| Addis Ababa, which means "New Flower" in Amharic, is an intriguingly indigenous African city. Its founding, growth and development are not rooted in colonization. It is the capital city of Ethiopia and is located about 2,500 m above sea level at 9.03° N 38.74°E.... |
Environment
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Turning Tigers to Wealth |
| Every crisis is an opportunity. While it may provide an opportunity to explore new options in an attempt to end the crisis, it may also blind people to alternatives, making them cling to failed policy options that have contributed to the problem. China and India reflect these contrasting approaches in their efforts to save the tiger.... |
Commentary
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Deregulate Fuel Pricing! |
| That pert of disposable income that is displaced by the price of petrol does not go to other areas where it would translate into more jobs... |
Finance and Banking
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Are Listed Firms Making Adequate Disclosures? |
| It is evident from all key players in the industry be it shareholders, dealers fund managers, the Nairobi stock exchange or the regulating body that there is a missing link between investors and the security options. This weakness has contributed to increased market inefficiencies which have been characterized by lack of or little research on the listed firms... |
News Round Up
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Food Crisis in Mauritania |
| A food shortage crisis threatens hundreds of thousands of people in the West African nation of Mauritania. Mauritania is suffering a silent nutritional crisis which could have difficult consequences for the country in the months ahead.... |
Events
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IREN Kenya Important Dates! |
| For a long time, Africa’s people have been viewed as a “time bomb”, waiting to explode. Others view them as the ‘white man’s burden” while some look at them as a huge market-an engine to Africa’s wealth. Others would rather talk about a ‘shackled continent’. The 4th Africa Resource Bank Conference will focus on “Turning African people into a resource.”... |
Agriculture
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Good Intentions Turn Harmful |
| One wonders how safe new products introduced to Africa are. It is evident that not all that glitters is gold and we should be cautious of what we accept. Mathenge is a perfect example of good intentions turn harmful.... |
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Inverting the Income Pyramid |
| How best can we reduce the gap between the rich and the poor? We must get the poor producing to meet their most basic needs before they can advance to the next level. The best way we can do this is by repackaging our products to fit into the poor person's budget.... |
Announcement
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Regional Essay Writing Competition |
| To equip people in this region with entrepreneurship skills, IREN has launched an East and Central Africa Essay writing Competition which will culminate into a regional Debating Competition on various economic issues currently affecting the region.... |
