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This conclusion from the 'Zimbabwe Development Futures' report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes Zimbabwe's developmental trajectory to 2043. It identifies structural challenges and proposes a synergized policy approach across eight sectors to transition the country from a resource-based economy to an industrialised production hub, with a specific focus on manufacturing as the primary driver for sustainable growth.

This report provides a conclusion and a set of policy recommendations for Niger's development, outlining a path to transition from extreme poverty and political instability toward inclusive growth by leveraging its youthful population and natural resources.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines how renewable energy infrastructure developed for mining operations can be leveraged to enhance local content policy, energy access, and community resilience, providing policy recommendations for governments to align mining and development goals.

This report provides a framework of priority actions for companies across the mining and mineral value chain to halt and reverse forest loss and degradation by 2030. It categorizes the sector into upstream, midstream, and downstream companies, offering specific guidance on nature-positive practices, traceability, and the protection of Indigenous rights to mitigate operational and reputational risks.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies provides a set of policy recommendations for Madagascar to reverse a trajectory of political instability, chronic poverty, and economic crisis. It argues that while economic growth prospects are sound, structural constraints and vulnerabilities prevent the country from achieving inclusive growth and sustainable development.

This research paper conclusion evaluates Egypt's progress toward its 'Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030' and provides a comprehensive set of policy recommendations across health, education, agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, and governance to address structural economic challenges.

This conclusion from the 'Ethiopia Development Futures' report identifies the systemic constraints hindering Ethiopia's sustainable growth and provides policy recommendations focused on governance, economic diversification, agricultural productivity, and education.

This report provides policy recommendations for Gabon to transition from its current trajectory toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. It emphasizes the need for a successful democratic transition, economic diversification away from oil, and significant investments in human capital and infrastructure to realize the country's potential as an upper-middle-income nation.

This report conclusion outlines the development challenges and strategic policy recommendations for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth, warning that the country is currently on a path to fail most 2030 SDG targets.

This report provides policy recommendations for Libya to transition from fragility to stability, focusing on governance reform, security sector restructuring, economic diversification away from oil, and decentralization of power.

This report provides conclusions and policy recommendations for Mauritania's economic development, highlighting that while macroeconomic indicators are trending upwards, growth remains heavily dependent on the extractive sector and is hindered by poor infrastructure, governance issues, and climate risks. The author argues for a holistic development strategy focusing on climate resilience, governance, human capital, and economic diversification to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth.

This document provides a set of policy recommendations for Chad to address economic fragility and achieve inclusive, sustainable growth. It identifies key constraints such as insecurity, oil dependency, and weak governance, proposing strategic interventions across governance, revenue mobilisation, agriculture, infrastructure, human capital, demographics, climate risk, and economic diversification.

This research paper concludes that while Ghana achieved middle-income status in 2010, its economic growth has not translated into broad development dividends due to structural weaknesses, high public debt, and corruption. The author argues that by implementing targeted policy reforms in governance, manufacturing, education, and infrastructure, Ghana could potentially increase its GDP to US$365 billion and reduce extreme poverty to 6.3% by 2043.

This report provides policy recommendations for the East African Community (EAC) to address development shortfalls, regional instability, and socio-economic inequalities. It emphasizes the need for harmonized national development plans, increased investment in infrastructure and education, and the implementation of regional frameworks for trade, governance, and security to ensure growth keeps pace with a rapidly expanding population.

This guide by RMI provides best practices for cities and local partners to design and implement electric vehicle (EV) carshare programs. It outlines various business models—cooperative, for-profit, and nonprofit—and discusses the strategic importance of site selection, partnership development, and policy support to balance financial sustainability with equitable mobility and environmental goals.

This briefing outlines five recommendations developed in Santa Marta by health advocates and civil society leaders to integrate health and climate agendas for the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 31) in Antalya, Türkiye.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) provides 33 recommendations to reorient the Brazilian Harvest Plan (Plano Safra) 2026/2027 toward higher social, environmental, and productive returns. The authors argue that public resources should be prioritized for sustainable, low-carbon agriculture and the most vulnerable producers, while strengthening socio-environmental safeguards to prevent the financing of illegal deforestation and land grabbing.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines social and environmental safeguards for mangrove restoration to prevent ecological disruption and social harm, emphasizing that effective restoration requires scientific planning, inclusive engagement, and strong governance.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the implications of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change, specifically regarding climate adaptation. It asserts that adaptation is a binding legal obligation under international law and provides recommendations for states to demonstrate due diligence in preventing and remedying foreseeable climate harms.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the implications of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change, specifically regarding climate adaptation. It argues that adaptation is a binding legal obligation under customary international law and climate treaties, rather than a voluntary domestic policy choice, requiring states to exercise due diligence to prevent foreseeable climate harm.