Clive Tatenda Makumbe & Mary Chikwanda in Zimbabwe United States (USAID): The United States, historically the world’s largest aid donor, has seen recent moves to scale back foreign assistance. In 2023, U.S. official development assistance (ODA) was about $55.3 billion (the highest among donors). However, political shifts have brought proposals for drastic cuts. Early 2025 […]
Editorial In a world where economic development is increasingly driven by the interplay between government, private investors, and civil society, the role of non-governmental organizations in propelling small-scale enterprises to greater heights deserves renewed attention. Across Ghana, where micro-enterprises are the backbone of both rural and urban economies, NGOs have emerged as critical players, bridging […]
Editorial The empowerment of Africa’s female and young population is the key element to the attainment of multiple sustainable development goals, including but not limited to zero poverty, zero hunger, gender parity, adequate employment, economic expansion, and reduced disparities. Ecobank Foundation and UN Women have collaborated to enhance their individual goals of advancing women’s empowerment […]
