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This report provides an overview of the insurance sector in Ethiopia, detailing the impact of 1990s liberalisation, the current state of market penetration, and the barriers hindering insurance innovation and retail reach.

The 2022 Forest Declaration Assessment Theme 4 report evaluates global forest governance systems and their capacity to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030. It finds that while some countries have implemented effective legal tools like moratoria and inclusive policies, overall progress is insufficient, with persistent issues including widespread corruption, tenure insecurity for Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and the rollback of environmental protections in several major tropical forest nations.

A briefing by FSD Africa detailing a project to support the National Bank of Ethiopia in the acquisition and implementation of a Central Securities Depository (CSD) and Settlement System to modernize the country's capital markets.

This briefing describes a project (February–October 2022) to establish a regulatory and licensing framework for capital market service providers and self-regulatory organisations in Ethiopia. The initiative aims to improve investor confidence in Sub-Saharan Africa and drive inclusive economic growth through more efficient capital allocation.

The Geothermal Risk Transfer Facility is a programme funded by the FCDO (2021-2025) designed to catalyse private investment in African green energy by leveraging local insurance capital to de-risk early-stage geothermal development drilling.

The Risk, Resilience and Regulatory Lab (R3LAB) is a platform designed to enhance the capacity of insurance regulators and supervisors across Africa through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of customized capacity-building programs.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the priorities and challenges for African nations leading up to COP27 in Egypt. It highlights the continent's push for climate justice, increased financial support for adaptation and loss and damage, and a 'just transition' that allows for the temporary use of natural gas to ensure energy security.

This document contains the independent auditors' reports and consolidated financial statements for the World Resources Institute (WRI) and its subsidiaries for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2022, and 2021. The reports, prepared by Grant Thornton LLP, provide an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and compliance with federal award requirements under the Uniform Guidance.

The 'Landscape of Climate Finance in Africa' report by the Climate Policy Initiative provides a baseline assessment of climate finance flows into and within African countries for 2019 and 2020. It highlights a massive gap between the annual USD 277 billion required to implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the actual annual flows of USD 29.5 billion. The report analyzes the sources, instruments, and sectoral allocations of this finance, noting a heavy reliance on international public funding and a significant under-investment in adaptation and the agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU) sectors compared to their needs.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), commissioned by FSD Africa, provides a comprehensive baseline of climate finance flows in Africa for 2019 and 2020. It highlights a massive financing gap, noting that annual flows of USD 29.5 billion meet only about 11% of the USD 277 billion needed annually to implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by 2030. The analysis details the sources, instruments, and sectoral allocations of these funds, emphasizing the dominance of international public finance and the need for increased private sector engagement and better data tracking.

This briefing paper by FSD Africa examines the necessity and mechanisms for mobilising private finance to preserve and restore natural capital across Africa. It identifies a significant annual financing gap of over $100 billion and proposes a 'triple bottom line' investment approach focusing on landscape financing, restorative agriculture, and sustainable supply chains. The document outlines the roles of various stakeholders, including central banks, international development partners, and impact investors, in creating a 'natural capital aligned' investor base through green bonds, carbon credits, and specialist funds.

This report by FSD Africa analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine on debt sustainability and financial market development in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. It highlights a high risk of external debt distress for several of these nations and examines the trade-offs between short-term counter-cyclical fiscal measures and long-term financial market stability.

This report provides an evidence-based and costed roadmap for public interventions to transform Nigeria's agriculture and food systems. It focuses on ending hunger, improving the productivity and incomes of small-scale producers, making diets healthier and more affordable, and addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs argues that African nations must develop a unified strategy and structured communication channels through the African Union (AU) to engage with Russia. It highlights Russia's increasing military and political push into Africa, the continent's economic vulnerability to grain and oil price shocks, and the need for collective agency to avoid becoming pawns in global geopolitical disputes ahead of the 2023 Russia-Africa Summit.

This discussion paper by the African Climate Foundation examines the tension between utilizing Africa's significant natural gas resources for economic development and the risks posed by the global transition to low-carbon energy. It argues that while gas provides short-term revenue and energy security, long-term investments in gas infrastructure are increasingly risky due to falling renewable energy costs and international climate targets. The paper advocates for a shift toward renewable energy (RE) to support industrialization and electrification, provided that climate finance is scaled up.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes 24 financing strategies for climate adaptation in developing countries, categorized into discrete adaptation strategies and general climate action strategies. It evaluates how these documents are developed, the role of multilateral development banks (MDBs), and their effectiveness in mobilizing finance. The report identifies a need for better integration between ministries of finance and climate leads, more strategic use of public grants to leverage private investment, and improved country-level tracking of climate finance flows.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the evolving relationship between the Republic of Korea and Africa, focusing on opportunities for collaboration in climate change and energy transition. It analyzes Korea's carbon-neutrality goals and the African Union's Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy (2022–2032) to identify synergies in renewable energy, green minerals, smart cities, and sustainable agriculture.

This research paper analyzes the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and identifies strategic opportunities for Korean investors and the Korean government to reverse a decline in trade with Africa. It highlights the potential for Korea to leverage its expertise in capital goods, automotive manufacturing, and clean energy to integrate into emerging African regional value chains.

This briefing describes an 'extreme citizen science' approach to digital mapping in Ethiopia's Lower Omo region. The project utilized the Sapelli platform to enable indigenous collaborators, regardless of their literacy levels, to co-design and produce maps of local land use and resources to challenge authoritative or machine-generated representations of their territory.

This report evaluates the implementation of the Glasgow Statement, which commits 39 governments and public finance institutions to end international public finance for fossil fuels by the end of 2022. It finds that while USD 28 billion per year could be shifted toward clean energy, most signatories have not yet published aligned policies. The report identifies risks such as gas exemptions and highlights best practices from the UK and Denmark, while using case studies from Ethiopia and Sri Lanka to show how the statement can prevent fossil fuel lock-in in low- and middle-income countries.