Economics - Catalyst

The ANC’s Policy Incoherence Threatens South Africa’s Future

August 4, 2022November 15, 2022 William Gilbert

If the country is to solve the legacies of Apartheid, like massive inequality, underdevelopment, weak governance, and insecurity, the ANC must rectify its incoherent cadre deployment lest the country continue on a path of instability and uncertainty.

The War in Ukraine is Spurring on Ethiopia’s Goal of Food Self-Sufficiency

July 14, 2022July 13, 2022 William Gilbert

The invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the fragility of global supply chains and the risks of over-reliance on a few countries for goods as essential as food. Ethiopia’s efforts to increase its output of wheat is a part of a larger movement in Africa to ensure food security.

Who Is Responsible for Slowing Down Fast-Fashion?

April 30, 2022April 29, 2022 Claudia Velimirovic

On any given day, fast-fashion retailer Shein will release 6,000 fresh “stocking-keeping units.” Compared to its competitor Zara, which releases 10,000 new products a year, Shein has literally saturated the clothing market. The company boasts a virtual wardrobe with over … Continue reading

Africa’s New Trade Agreement: One Year On

April 29, 2022September 23, 2022 William Gilbert

By 2021, a broad framework of the agreement had finally been formulated and trade began the same year– the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) was now in force. Now a year into the effective implementation of only some of the key aspects of the deal, the future remains turbulent and uncertain for a complete and harmonious application of the deal’s core principles and general spirit.

The Plight of the Libyan People: Violence and Instability in the Post-Gaddafi Era

April 25, 2022December 6, 2022 Alexander Morris-Schwarz

Recent developments in Libya indicate a hopeful shift in the tide of the crisis. Although violence between warlords and opposition groups still continues, a tentative ceasefire was signed in 2020.

A “Developmental Opportunity” for Africa

April 1, 2022September 23, 2022 William Gilbert

Post-pandemic populism is an opportunity for African leaders to implement a previously repressed state-directed economic development approach while upholding the virtues of democracy, including equity and justice.

Gambians Deserve an Equitable Post-Pandemic Society

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 William Gilbert

Clearly, the economic and democratic problems that The Gambia faces in this nearly post-pandemic environment are significant. What are some possible solutions?

30 Years Later: Russian and Ukraine Relations Are Nowhere in the Making

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Mayah Esmail

This international conflict is encapsulated by these significantly destructive past events, including but not limited to the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea, among other territorial disputes, and recurring attacks on each other’s army personnel.

The Preservation of Slavery: Injustice in the American Justice System

December 24, 2021December 24, 2021 Alexander Morris-Schwarz

In 1865, the United States congress passed the 13th amendment, seemingly ending slavery within the country. However, despite what many people believe, the practice of slavery endures within the United States. Although the 13th amendment prohibits the enslavement of most … Continue reading

Pénurie de main d’œuvre au Royaume-Uni : le pouvoir aux travailleurs et aux étrangers ?

December 5, 2021December 4, 2021 Marie Prince

La majorité des travailleurs étrangers ont été découragés par les nouvelles réglementations post-Brexit. La majorité d’entre eux a donc renoncé à revenir sur le territoire, et le Royaume-Uni fait face depuis début septembre à une grave pénurie de main-d'œuvre.

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