Economic Affairs covers a wide range of issues related to producing, distributing and consuming goods and services. The objectives are diverse and aim to ensure the overall economic well-being and stability of a country. Well-managed economic affairs provide a foundation for economic resilience, enabling societies to thrive in the face of challenges and uncertainties.
Under this program, our work includes:
- Promotion of sustainable and inclusive economic growth to improve living standards and reduce poverty.
- Study of overall economic performance, including GDP, inflation, and unemployment rates.
- Analyzing individual markets and consumer behavior.
- Analysis of cross-border flows of goods and services between African countries and the rest of the world.
- Analysis of public spending and tax policy decisions.
- Analysis and evaluation of central bank actions to control money supply and interest rates.
- Research on strategies to improve economic welfare in developing countries.
- Understanding of the dynamics of employment, wages, and the labor market.
The program conducts action-oriented and applied research that promotes the use of evidence-based findings to inform public policy and decision makers.