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This introductory report provides a geographic, demographic, political, and economic overview of Mauritania, detailing its arid climate, multi-ethnic society, and an economy heavily reliant on mining.

This report outlines the 'Combined Agenda 2063 scenario' for Eswatini, a forecasting model that integrates 11 sectoral interventions to remove constraints to growth. The scenario projects significant increases in GDP per capita and overall economic size by 2043, alongside a substantial reduction in poverty, though it also forecasts an increase in carbon emissions due to ambitious economic growth.

This introductory report by the Institute for Security Studies provides a geographic, climatic, and socio-political overview of Ethiopia, detailing its landlocked status, diverse ethnic landscape, and ongoing internal conflicts.

This research paper concludes a study on the development futures of Comoros, comparing a 'Current Path' projection with a 'Combined scenario' of sectoral interventions. While macroeconomic indicators are improving, the document highlights systemic weaknesses in governance, infrastructure, and human capital that hinder sustainable growth. It provides a comprehensive set of policy recommendations across governance, finance, agriculture, and education to lift the country out of economic fragility.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies provides a 'Current Path' development forecast for Mauritius from 2019 to 2043. It analyzes demographic shifts toward an aging population, steady economic growth driven by services, the reduction of extreme poverty, and the country's energy dependence and climate vulnerability.

This report analyzes the 'Combined Agenda 2063 scenario' for Mauritius, evaluating the cumulative impact of 11 sectoral scenarios on the country's GDP, poverty levels, and economic structure by 2043 compared to a 'Current Path' forecast.

This research paper analyzes the 'Combined Agenda 2063 scenario' for Liberia, forecasting the economic and social impacts of integrating 11 sectoral policy interventions by 2043. The scenario predicts significant growth in GDP per capita, a substantial reduction in extreme poverty, and a shift in the economy's sectoral composition, though it also forecasts an increase in carbon emissions due to heightened economic activity.

This report provides a conclusion to a study on Guinea's development trajectories to 2043, outlining policy recommendations across eight sectors to accelerate economic and human development. It highlights the critical impact of foreign aid on poverty levels and the need to diversify an economy heavily reliant on mining.

An introductory report on Malawi's development trajectory, detailing its long-term vision for industrialization, current socio-economic challenges, and severe fiscal pressures exacerbated by climatic shocks and the loss of international funding.

Gabon is an upper-middle-income, resource-rich country currently undergoing a political transition following a September 2023 coup. While it is Africa's seventh-largest oil producer and aims to double production to 500,000 bpd by 2025 via offshore reserves, it struggles with high youth unemployment, poverty affecting one-third of the population, and a lack of economic diversification.

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 introductory report provides an overview of the Republic of Chad, detailing its geography, political history from independence in 1960 to the 2024 presidency of Mahamat Idriss Déby, and its socioeconomic challenges despite possessing gold, uranium, and oil resources.

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 introductory report provides a geographic, political, and demographic overview of Egypt, detailing its population distribution, political history from 1954 to 2023, and its administrative structure.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), on behalf of several partner organisations, submitted a formal comment to the South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) regarding the proposed "Flexible Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system." The CER argues that the shift from a rules-based system to one based on administrative discretion risks violating constitutional rights to a healthy environment and just administrative action, potentially weakening environmental protections and public participation.

The Boom and Bust Coal 2026 report by Global Energy Monitor analyzes global coal power capacity trends in 2025, noting a decoupling where new capacity additions increased while overall electricity generation declined. The report highlights that coal commissioning is increasingly concentrated in China and India, while other nations see a shrinking pipeline of new projects.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) issued a statement on May 29, 2026, announcing its decision to attend the Conference of the Left as an observer. While the IEJ recognizes the importance of left-wing collaboration to address pressures on the poor and working class, it declined to formally endorse the event or take a prominent role due to procedural and compositional concerns.

This guidance note, developed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in partnership with Save the Children, provides education ministries with a framework for integrating education priorities into the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process to enhance sector adaptation and community resilience.

This report by RMI examines the potential for integrating carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies into municipal and industrial wastewater treatment and biosolids management. It identifies two primary intervention categories: alkalinity management to store carbon as bicarbonates in water, and the processing of biosolids through methods like biochar production, biomass burial, and incineration with carbon capture. The report highlights synergies such as the safe disposal of hazardous contaminants like PFAS and the use of existing pumping infrastructure to reduce capital and energy costs.

This report provides a comprehensive set of economic, demographic, and social projections for Cape Verde through 2043. It compares a 'Current Path' forecast with several thematic scenarios—including Stability, Agriculture, Education, and Free Trade—to assess their impact on GDP per capita, poverty levels, and carbon emissions. The analysis highlights the country's heavy reliance on tourism and imports, its successful rural electrification efforts, and the potential for significant growth under a combined policy agenda (Agenda 2063).