The Growing Demand for Sustainable Products The demand for sustainable products has, over the last decade, become a pivotal concern among consumers globally, reshaping the landscape of production and consumption. Companies have had to make changes to meet these new expectations and can expect to do more of the same, in the future, in […]
Expo 2020 and Environmental Sustainability
Expo 2020 Dubai, under its ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ theme, is setting a new standard for sustainability. The event’s comprehensive Expo 2020 Sustainability Initiatives aim to make it the most sustainable World Expo ever. Expo 2020 is focusing on three main elements: sustainability, mobility, and opportunity. Aiming to become the most sustainable expo so […]
Fast Fashion in Africa
The second-largest sector after agriculture in Africa is the fashion and textile industry with an estimated market value of $31 billion in 2020 and growing every year (1). Fast fashion is a marketing and manufacturing model where clothing moves instantly from the runway to retail stores. Fast fashion captures the latest fashion trends and styles […]
Special Economic Zones in Africa (SEZs): Impact, efforts, and recommendations
A brief history of SEZ development in the world Special economic zones (SEZs) have been gradually gaining traction in the developing world over the last two decades. While modern SEZ development started decades ago in Europe and Asia, an increasing number of African countries have been developing SEZ policies and building SEZs in collaboration with […]
The alter-globalization movement: An alternative perspective of an alternative world
What is globalization and its impact There is no doubt that globalization is a phenomenon that has changed the world as we know it for the better. International cooperation touches all of our day-to-day aspects, including food, transportation, leisure, even information; the world as we know it today would have been very different without this […]
The growing need for common ESG standards and regulations
The discussion around ‘ESG standards and regulations’ has become pivotal in the realm of finance, steering a significant shift in how investments are approached Investors have been increasingly pouring money into ESG funds, and asset managers have taken notice and responded to this trend by embracing ESG factors within their strategies to attract more inflows, […]
“Power to X”: What role could Morocco play in this new paradigm?
“Power to X” in few words “Power to X” or “PtX” is a technology that consists in transforming electricity into another energy vector. This “X-vector” could be heat (Power to Heat) to meet industrial needs or to supply heating networks. It could also be a synthesis gas (Power to Gas) such as hydrogen for mobility […]
Developments and Trends of Africa’s Oil & Gas Industry
PwC South Africa’s seventh annual Africa oil and gas review highlights significant developments and trends in Africa’s oil and gas industry, focusing on the activity and advancements across the continent. The review outlines the main challenges faced by the oil & gas businesses, identifies hurdles to their growth, analyses the companies’ strategic focus in overcoming […]
Solar powered oil recovery: a model for the future?
Experiences from Oman’s Miraah power plant Over the last decade, due to its maturing oil fields and limited reserves, Oman’s domestic crude oil production relied heavily on Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) methods. Just as in Oman, most of the global oil production comes from mature or maturing fields with an average recovery factor […]
Investments in Agribusiness in Africa
Can Africa feed the world? The sector of Agribusiness in Africa has been experiencing steady growth, potentially positioning the continent as a significant player in global agriculture. With a focus on enhancing resource efficiency, Africa’s agribusiness could not only achieve self-sufficiency but also contribute to global food security. The focus on agriculture emerged from […]









