Economy
Funding Female Led Startups Is Not Charity, It’s The Best Investment There Is
International Women’s Day is behind us, society has taken the time to to celebrate the talent and resilience of women. However, ongoing hurdles prevent...
New BRICS Members’ Perspectives on Exploiting Potential Benefits
Under Russia's presidency in 2024, BRICS, which is an informal association consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and together with its...
Chinas’ BRI Project: The AfCFTA Greatest Nightmare
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is China’s proposal to build a Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st century Maritime Silk Road in cooperation...
Choosing the CBDC Path: Between mBridge and SWIFT, Which Holds More Promise for Developing Countries?
The rapid digital transformation has led to the emergence of innovative initiatives like mBridge and the SWIFT CBDC project, both aiming to revolutionize cross-border...
Economic Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics
People’s Republic of China, a rising global economic power has a unique way of developing policies in its style calling it “Chinese-Style” or “China’s...
SME Strategies 2024: African Nations on Wings of AI
Mathematically, if African countries had prioritized focusing on high-potential SME sectors of the nations differently and implemented up-skilling exporters and re-skilling initiatives for manufacturers...
The Vital Role of Government in Advancing ESG Investment Through Fintech in Developing Countries
Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Annanias Shinta D*
Investments based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are becoming increasingly important in the sustainable development agenda,...
The Hidden Hand: US Influence on Germany’s Economic Downfall
"To be an enemy of the US is dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal."
This famous quote from Henry Kissinger is now unfolding...
China’s rejection of capitalism and the socialism with Chinese characteristics
Despite all the manifestations of a free capitalist economy, the Chinese state still plays the most important and prominent role in the economic arena...
Is the US Dollar Losing its Grip? The Rise of Alternative Reserve Currencies
Authors: Meherab Hossain and Md. Obaidullah
For decades, the US dollar has enjoyed unparalleled dominance as the world's reserve currency, underpinning global trade and finance....