Présentation : Empowering Africa’s future: Remarks on the digital transformation
June 09, 2025
FERDI’s research work is carried out in close partnership with the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC), the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), and other African regional institutions.
↪ Analyze sustainable competitiveness and the ability of African countries to integrate into the global economy.
↪ Support the analytical work of the WAEMU and CEMAC Commissions.
↪ Assess the impact of trade-related measures on developing countries, particularly in relation to environmental issues.
↪ Publication of the book La compétitivité hors prix de l’UEMOA : mesure et évaluation comparative (Price-Excluding Competitiveness in WAEMU: Measurement and Comparative Assessment), by the Agence française de développement. Author: Patrick Plane (CERDI – UCA, CNRS, IRD, FERDI).
↪ In 2024, FERDI submitted to WAEMU the first reports on taxation (tax gaps, tax capacity, taxation and the environment), rural mobile connectivity and its impact on sector development, agricultural risks and insurance in WAEMU countries, and the potential structuring of a fund for private enterprises in the agriculture, agro-industry, and livestock sectors.
↪ Development of sustainable competitiveness indicators for WAEMU and CEMAC countries.
↪ Support for the launch of the Business Climate Observatory in Central Africa.
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