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This conclusion section of a special report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the economic and political challenges facing Algeria. It argues that the country requires a comprehensive overhaul of its governance and economic structures—specifically moving away from hydrocarbon dependence and improving human capital utilization—to achieve inclusive development and growth by 2040.

This report section examines poverty and equality in Algeria, noting significant reductions in income poverty and human development deficits, while highlighting persistent regional disparities and the challenges posed by unemployment and oil price volatility.

This introduction to a special report by the Institute for Security Studies outlines the socio-economic and ecological challenges facing the Horn of Africa—comprising Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan—and describes the use of the International Futures (IFs) modelling platform to forecast development pathways to 2040.

This background report from the Institute for Security Studies examines the historical, political, and geostrategic context of the Horn of Africa. It details the region's prevalence of inter-state and intra-state conflicts, the impact of forced displacement, and the significant influence of foreign military and economic interests from global powers and Gulf states on regional stability and development.

This document is the acknowledgements and introductory section of a special report titled "Development prospects for the Horn of Africa countries to 2040," produced by the African Futures & Innovation (AFI) program at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). It details the authors' credentials, the open-access nature of the work, and the general objectives of the AFI program in providing empirical data and forecasting to help African stakeholders address wellbeing gaps and inform long-term planning.

This introductory section of a special report by the Institute for Security Studies outlines the current socio-economic and humanitarian state of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and introduces a forecasting project to analyze its development pathways to 2050 using the International Futures (IFs) modelling platform.

The report concludes that the Horn of Africa's development is severely hindered by chronic instability, poor governance, and a reliance on primary exports. It argues that while the current trajectory is grim—with high poverty rates in Somalia and South Sudan and fragility in Ethiopia—an 'Integrated Development Push' involving climate-smart agriculture, economic diversification, and regional integration could lead to inclusive growth by 2040.

This document consists of the front matter, credits, and author biographies for a special report titled "The Rebirth: Tunisia’s potential development pathways to 2040," produced by the African Futures & Innovation (AFI) program of the Institute for Security Studies.

This document is the acknowledgements and introductory front matter for a special report titled "The Rebirth: Tunisia’s potential development pathways to 2040," produced by the African Futures & Innovation (AFI) programme of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).

This report section analyzes Tunisia's basic infrastructure, focusing on water and sanitation, energy and electricity, and information and communications technology (ICT), as part of a broader study on development pathways to 2040.

The report outlines three potential development scenarios for Tunisia leading up to 2040: 'Going for Growth', 'Leapfrogging', and 'Sustainability & Equality'. Each scenario evaluates different policy priorities—ranging from industrial growth and technological innovation to environmental stability—and their projected impacts on GDP and per capita income relative to a 'Current Path' forecast.

This report section analyzes the health landscape of Tunisia, detailing its transition from communicable diseases to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), current health metrics, and projected mortality trends through 2040.

This conclusion to a special report by the Institute for Security Studies outlines the systemic barriers to development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and proposes a multi-sectoral strategy to achieve inclusive sustainable growth by 2050. The author argues that the country's reliance on volatile commodity markets and a history of poor governance have led to a significant decline in per capita income since independence.

This document is an annex to a special report titled "The Rebirth: Tunisia’s potential development pathways to 2040," published by the Institute for Security Studies. It details the data sources, adjustments, and specific parameters used in the IFs (International Futures) forecasting model to create three development scenarios for Tunisia: "Common interventions," "Going for Growth," and "Leapfrogging," as well as a "Sustainability & Equality" framework.

This conclusion to a special report by the Institute for Security Studies outlines the structural and regulatory barriers hindering Tunisia's economic growth and proposes a series of comprehensive reforms across governance, labor, education, and resource management to achieve inclusive development by 2040.

This introduction to a special report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes Algeria's socio-economic and political challenges leading up to 2040. It highlights a projected modest GDP growth rate of 1.8% between 2020 and 2040, which the authors argue is insufficient to improve livelihoods given the country's dependence on hydrocarbons, high unemployment, and a state-led economic system. The document emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive structural reforms to address governance issues, climate change impacts on agriculture, and regional security threats.

This document is the front matter and acknowledgments section of a special report titled "Stagnation or Growth? Algeria’s development pathway to 2040," published by the Institute for Security Studies. It provides information on the authors, the African Futures & Innovation (AFI) program, and licensing terms, but does not contain the report's analytical findings or data.

This introduction to a special report by the Institute for Security Studies outlines the socio-economic and political landscape of Tunisia, highlighting the tension between its strong human development indicators and pervasive economic frustration. It identifies the need for structural economic rebalancing and the consolidation of democratic institutions to achieve sustainable development by 2040.

This report outlines Tunisia's development from its 1956 independence to 2022. It highlights early social gains in gender equality and education under Habib Bourguiba, followed by a period of non-inclusive growth and cronyism under Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. The 2010 Freedom and Dignity Revolution, sparked by economic desperation, ousted Ben Ali but left the country facing weakened macroeconomic indicators, political fragmentation, and unfulfilled promises of structural reform.

The April 2022 Peace & Security Council Report examines the security crisis in Burkina Faso, the implementation of the African Union's (AU) youth, peace and security agenda, the appointment of the fifth Panel of the Wise, and Senegal's priorities as AU chair.