Namibia’s commodity-dependent economy is contracting as environmental and geopolitical pressures increase. Can the authorities turn the situation around? 

The governor of the Bank of Namibia, Ipumbu Shiimi, talks to Jason Mitchell about pushing up financial inclusion rates and surviving recession.

Despite the ongoing recession and a high proportion of non-performing loans, Namibia’s banks remain profitable. Jason Mitchell examines how they beat the odds.

Mozambique has endured a difficult few years, but major developments in its gas industry provide hope of better times to come.

Vietnam has seen a period of growth that has made its banks stronger than ever. 

Pacific Island nations are finding themselves under the shadow of financial misconduct accusations while they work to build up domestic industries. 

Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Fiji’s minister for economy, explains how the country is encouraging international investment through green bonds.