Seizing the Fiscal Window: How a Weakening US Dollar is Reshaping East Africa’s Economic Horizon
For the better part of the last decade, the global economic narrative has been dominated by a singular, suffocating protagonist: the 'King Dollar'. Its reign has been absolute, exporting inflation to the Global South with ruthless efficiency and crushing emerging market currencies under its boot.
Fragmented Rules, Shared Markets: The Evolution of Digital Financial Services Regulation in East Africa
East Africa’s DFS landscape is transitioning from a narrative of inclusion to one of complex integration. Once the global pioneer of mobile money, the region’s platforms have scaled massively; one major provider alone now processes an annualised transaction value approaching $200 billion.
Turning Minerals into Fiscal Muscle: The Role of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Debt Financing
Across the world, countries have turned their natural resources into financial strength through Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs). Built from oil, gas, or mineral revenues, these funds provide stability during commodity price swings, safeguard savings for future generations, and create cushions that help governments manage debt more sustainably.
