Economic Affairs encompasses a wide range of issues related to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The objectives are diverse, aiming 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:

• Promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth to improve living standards and reduce poverty.
• Studying overall economic performance, including GDP, inflation, and unemployment rates.
• Analyzing individual markets and consumer behavior.
• Examining cross-border flows of goods and services between African countries and the rest of the world.
• Reviewing public spending and tax policy decisions.
• Evaluating central bank actions to control money supply and interest rates.
• Researching strategies to improve economic welfare in developing countries.
• Understanding the dynamics of employment, wages, and the labor market.

Our program conducts action-oriented and applied research that promotes the use of evidence-based findings to inform public policy and decision-makers.