A study of governance by the UN Economic Commission for Africa demonstrates how much progress has been made across the continent and exposes areas that are still weak. James Eedes reports.
The complex relationship between forms of government, the effectiveness of state and economic development has been the subject of scholarly research for more than a hundred years. Though political scientists and philosophers have yet to arrive at the definitive conclusion, a rough blueprint is emerging.

Too little aid is flowing into Africa from the developed world to make agreed poverty reduction targets a reality. James Eedes assesses the state of capital inflows.

The African Development Bank Group’s mission is to promote economic and social development. James Eedes reports on some of the projects it is helping to fund and finds the bank has developed a solid financial standing.

James Eedes finds that Nigeria’s finance minister is determined to put the country back on track.

Despite enviable economic growth stretching back 16 years, Uganda still has many hurdles to overcome, says James Eedes.

James Eedes reveals the results of The Banker’s second FX banks listing. Once again, UBS is the runaway victor but there is still much to play for in terms of global control.

While most banks know their core systems are overdue for replacement, the dual obstacles of high cost and high risk are preventing them from taking the plunge. 

The governor of Zimbabwe’s central bank has had to introduce tough measures – in the face of death threats – to pull the country back from the brink of meltdown. But are they too little, too late? James Eedes reports.