Resources

Here you will find our selection of articles, publications and events.

Unlocking the Potential of African Cotton: A Call for Greater Collaboration.

At the 9th Global Review of Aid for Trade, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala addressed the significant strides made in the WTO-FIFA-led “Partenariat pour le Coton” initiative. This ambitious project aims to boost African countries in the cotton value chain, enabling them to...

Driving Inclusive Economic Growth: Insights from the Douala EGM on Boosting Intra-African Trade.

On June 19, 2024, Douala, Cameroon, hosted a pivotal Expert Group Meeting (EGM) convened by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with the African Union (AU). This significant event focused on evaluating and advancing the Boosting Intra-African...

AfCFTA Challenges and Their Impact on African Market Integration.

Recent insights from FDI Intelligence highlight the challenges hindering the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) among African nations. These challenges, compounded by infrastructure deficits and limited access to finance, pose significant...

Harboursim LP at the Forefront.

Our Principal Consultant, Soji Awogbade, chaired a session at the 10th Lagos International Climate Change Summit, focused on Climate Change Finance and Sustainable Development. This marks his 8th appearance at the summit, solidifying our company’s position as a thought...

Key Insights from the 10th Lagos International Climate Change Summit: Accelerating Climate Finance and Local Adaptation.

The 10th Lagos International Climate Change Summit, held from 10-13 June 2024, convened stakeholders and experts to address pressing environmental challenges and opportunities in Lagos State. The summit focused on accelerating climate finance and championing local adaptation...

Celebrating Visionaries: Honouring Soji Awogbade, Benoît de la Fouchardiere, and Julius Rone at IAE 2024.

At the recent Invest in African Energy 2024 (IAE 2024) forum in Paris, France, distinguished individuals were honoured for their exceptional contributions to shaping Africa’s oil and gas sector. This event celebrated the pioneering efforts of industry leaders, showcasing...

Nigeria’s Just Transition Roadmap: A Path to Equitable Climate Action.

In a landmark event at the UN House in Abuja on April 12, 2024, the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) joined hands with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and the United Nations Development...

WTO-ITC Collaboration: $1.2 Million Grant to Tackle Nigeria’s Agricultural Export Challenges.

In recent developments, both the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have embarked on collaborative efforts aimed at bolstering Nigerian agribusinesses. These initiatives focus on enhancing food safety standards, increasing in-country value...

AfCFTA Digital Trade: Empowering Africa

Digital Trade will significantly ameliorate the trade infrastructure deficit predominant on the African continent. It is great to note that the AfCFTA is embracing the challenge by adopting strategies around digital trade. Please join our Principal Consultant Soji Awogbade FEI...