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  The Influence of Investment and Trade on Economic Performance in ECOWAS Countries 28/10/2025

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  This study by Evans Yeboah and Václav Adamec, published in the Journal of Social and Economic Development (Springer Nature, June 9 2025), examines the...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Gambia , Mali , Niger , Senegal , Benin , Ivory Coste , Togo , Guinea , Ghana , Liberia , Cape Verde

  Organizations : Journal of Social and Economic Development (Springer Nature)
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Journal article / Governance,
The Influence of Investment and Trade on Economic Performance in ECOWAS Countries 28/10/2025
Summary :
This study by Evans Yeboah and Václav Adamec, published in the Journal of Social and Economic Development (Springer Nature, June 9 2025), examines the effects of investment and trade on economic performance across twelve ECOWAS member states from 1993 to 2022. Using PMG-ARDL and NARDL estimation techniques, the paper finds that gross capital formation and trade openness positively influence long-run GDP per capita growth, whereas population growth, labor participation, unemployment, merchandise trade, and FDI exert negative effects. External debt is statistically insignificant in the long term. In the short term, increases in FDI and merchandise trade enhance income growth. Nonlinear estimations show that both increases and decreases in FDI dampen growth, while trade expansion boosts economic performance. The authors recommend promoting trade liberalization, improving FDI quality, ensuring sustainable debt management, and implementing labor-market reforms and export diversification strategies.
Keywords :
Governance, Economic Development, Trade, Economic growth
Organizations :
Journal of Social and Economic Development (Springer Nature)
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Inclusion,

  A Fair and Locally Rooted Digital Transition in West Africa 29/10/2025

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  The article argues that digital transformation in West Africa holds enormous potential for social change but also risks worsening inequality if not gr...

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  Country : Nigeria , Senegal , Benin

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Inclusion,
A Fair and Locally Rooted Digital Transition in West Africa 29/10/2025
Summary :
The article argues that digital transformation in West Africa holds enormous potential for social change but also risks worsening inequality if not grounded locally. It states that the digital shift must be built on local priorities: connecting rural areas, tailoring training programs, supporting youth digital entrepreneurship, and mobilising governments, businesses, universities and civil society. With a large share of future labour market entrants coming from sub-Saharan Africa by 2030, the region faces urgent challenges: reliable internet, digital skills and access remain highly unequal, particularly in rural zones. The piece cites examples such as Benin, Senegal and Nigeria to highlight existing initiatives. It stresses the need for inclusive digital governance, appropriate infrastructure and ethical frameworks, so that technology becomes a tool for empowerment rather than exclusion.
Keywords :
Governance, Transition, Numérique, Inclusion
Organizations :
WATHI
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• Journal article / Governance, Security and human rights,

  The Current Status of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea 24/10/2025

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  The article “The Current Status of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea” by Lamir Ado Mohammed and Dimitrios Dalaklis (World Maritime University) e...

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  Country : Cameroon , Niger , Nigeria , Benin , Togo , Ghana

  Organizations : Journal of Maritime Research – Spanish Society of Maritime Research (SEECMAR)
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Journal article / Governance, Security and human rights,
The Current Status of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea 24/10/2025
Summary :
The article “The Current Status of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea” by Lamir Ado Mohammed and Dimitrios Dalaklis (World Maritime University) examines the current state of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, focusing on Nigerian waters. Using a quantitative approach based on data from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), the study finds a significant decline in piracy and sea crimes. This progress is attributed to coordinated efforts among NIMASA, the Nigerian Navy, and G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea (FoGG) navies. The SPOMO Act has further deterred offenders. However, piracy appears to be shifting to other areas within the Gulf. The authors emphasize the need for an integrated approach including coastal community development, Blue Economy promotion, improved surveillance, and anti-corruption measures.
Keywords :
Bribery, Governance, Security, Piracy
Organizations :
Journal of Maritime Research – Spanish Society of Maritime Research (SEECMAR)
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  Stock Market Development and Economic Growth in West Africa: An Econometric Study 28/10/2025

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  This paper investigates the relationship between stock market development and economic growth across five West African countries (Nigeria, Ghana, Côte...

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  Country : Mali , Nigeria , Ivory Coste , Ghana

  Organizations : South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics (SAJSSE)
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Journal article / Governance,
Stock Market Development and Economic Growth in West Africa: An Econometric Study 28/10/2025
Summary :
This paper investigates the relationship between stock market development and economic growth across five West African countries (Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Mali) over the period 2005-2020, using panel data methods including fixed effects, random effects and system GMM estimators. The study assesses how market capitalization, trading volume, turnover ratio and number of listed companies affect GDP growth, controlling for macro-economic and institutional variables. Results indicate a positive and significant effect of market capitalization on growth (β ~0.043), a marginally significant effect of trading volume, and an insignificant role of turnover ratio. The number of listed companies per million population yields a positive effect. Interaction terms highlight that governance quality strengthens the growth impact of stock market development. Panel Granger causality tests reveal two-way causality between market capitalization and GDP growth in some countries. The author concludes that though modest, stock market development importantly contributes to growth, especially under strong institutions, and calls for policies enhancing market depth, governance and regional integration.
Keywords :
Governance, Economic Development, Development, Economic growth
Organizations :
South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics (SAJSSE)
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