There are thousands of books and scientific papers concerning climate change and its impact on the environment, but there are far…
The Rise of an African Lion: Ethiopia and Chinese Investment
Ethiopia is having a moment in the sun, enjoying a sweet spot of economic growth , foreign donor approval and…
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Despite recent political turmoil Kenya’s economy has been powering ahead in recent years, although it dropped to 4.9% in 2017…
The dawning reality of physical climate risks in emerging economies
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How China’s Biggest Bank Got Caught Up In A Money Laundering Scandal
Two years ago Spanish police raided the Madrid branch of China’s biggest Bank ICBC on allegations of a major money…
A Roaming Tiger on the Belt and Road: Is Malaysia the Victim of Politically Motivated Cyber-Attacks?
The unexpected and stunning election victory of veteran politician Mahathir Mohamad in Malaysia this May caught both the Malay elite…
Book Review: About My Mother by Tahar Ben Jelloun
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Investing in Madagascar: the eco-tourism hotspot of the Indian Ocean
Since it gained independence in 1961 it is fair to say that Madagascar hasn’t lived up to its full potential,…
The Geopolitics of the Kra Canal and China’s Maritime Silk Road
Plans to cut a canal through the temptingly narrow Isthmus of Kra in Thailand date back to the 1600s and…
Positive change through finance: How impact investing is taking off in emerging markets
My first job after leaving university was marketing water treatment systems for rural communities in developing countries, while clean water…