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Where Can Researchers Find African Policy Documents?

Although governments and multilateral institutions publish extensive policy material, finding authoritative African policy documents remains a significant challenge for legal scholars, trade analysts, development economists, researchers and investors. Secondary sources can provide valuable context, but they may omit important details or misinterpret administrative intent. A news article may summarise a proposed tax directive, a consultancy report may interpret an infrastructure roadmap, and an academic paper may analyse energy reforms. When research requires reliable evidence of what a government or regional institution has officially adopted, researchers must consult the original document. This article explains where to find African policy documents, how to determine whether a document is authoritative and current, and how databases such as Policy Vault can support more efficient research.

The African Development Bank Group Welcomes Its New President-Elect, Dr. Ould Tah

Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, a renowned economist and banker from Mauritania, has been elected 9th President of the African Development Bank Group.

Q1, 2024: When Food Scarcity Trumped Non-Oil Exports Policy

In the first quarter of 2024, following drastic policy changes in the preceding months (especially removal of fuel subsidy and currency float/devaluation of the Naira), as well as incidences of banditry and kidnapping, Nigerians experienced a sharp increase in inflation, food supply shortages and steep rise in cost of living. Food scarcity and attendant hunger quickly emerged as threats to peace and security across the country. To avoid escalation into widespread unrest, governments at the federal and subnational levels began to apply various measures to bring the situation under control.