The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the global economy but severely affected small island economies, such as Mauritius. Our CEO, Paul Baker provides an analysis on the strategy for an economic recovery: “the Mauritian industry will have to re-adapt and re-invent themselves to benefit from new opportunities and use digital channels for reaching markets”. Find out […]
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International Economics Consulting Ltd (IEC) prepared this Sectoral Study on the Health Services in Africa – A focus on how trade liberalisation can boost intra-African trade in health services, for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The report covers the state of the health sector in Africa, the economic and social importance of
International Economics Consulting Ltd (IEC) prepared this study mapping Intra-Africa Trade in Education Services – Challenges and Opportunities, for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). This Study identified the opportunities of and challenges in intra-Africa cross-border trade in the education services sector. The education services sector in Africa has grown notably in the
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Grand Baie, MAURITIUS — March 15, 2021 — International Economics Consulting Ltd. (IEC) today announced the release of the Trade Insights – Investment Performance app on Microsoft AppSource, an online cloud marketplace providing tailored line-of-business solutions. Trade Insights – Investment Performance is a powerful trade tool that uses dashboards to provide investment data from over
Grand Baie, MAURITIUS — March 12, 2021 — International Economics Consulting Ltd. (IEC) today announced the release of the Trade Insights – Sectorial Performance app on Microsoft AppSource, an online cloud marketplace providing tailored line-of-business solutions. Trade Insights – Sectorial Performance is a carefully crafted tool that provides the most recent insights on sector performances.
Covid-19 has undoubtedly been the greatest public health challenge of a generation. Almost one year ago, on 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2, as a pandemic. One by one, countries across all continents enforced mobility measures to mitigate the spread of the virus and save lives. Despite these efforts, figures
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Grand Baie, MAURITIUS — February 26, 2021 — International Economics Consulting Ltd. (IEC) today announced the release of Trade Insights – Trade Performance app on Microsoft AppSource, an online cloud marketplace providing tailored line-of-business solutions. Trade Insights – Trade Performance is a flexible and powerful trade tool that is easy to navigate. It provides in-depth
International Economics Consulting Ltd (IEC) drafted a report to answer how communication services commitments in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can promote digitally-enabled education services across Africa. The objective of this report was to analyse how the commitments on telecommunication and education services within the AfCFTA can further enable the expansion of digitally-enabled
International Economics Consulting Ltd (IEC) prepared this study on the Complexities of Value Chains in Pharmaceuticals and Other Essential Goods in Africa – A Focus on the Role of Services, for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). This study examines the role of trade in services in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, but also
We are pleased to contact you to carry out a short survey in order to receive feedback on the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact on African countries. The primary objective of this initiative is to assist African countries to best respond to the crisis and support businesses. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Survey No. 3 – Impact of COVID-19 on African Businesses Read More »
At the request and funding from the Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), International Economics Consulting Ltd. (IEC) has authored a study on the opportunities and strategies for Southern Africa in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Trade in Services. The study
We are pleased to share the second issue of our Quarterly Newsletter, with our most recent articles, CEO Insights and latest projects. The Newsletter can be accessed here. For more information or if you require any assistance, please get in touch with us.
IEC Quarterly Newsletter – December 2020 Read More »
New technologies have driven the progress of industrial advancement over time. The first industrial revolution started at the end of the 18th century with the invention of the steam engine and resulted in mechanisation. The second wave of industrial revolution followed almost a century later (around 1870) with massive technological advancements in energy storage and
Beyond the Hype: Digital Economy Read More »
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its sub-regional office for Southern Africa (SRO-SA) and the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC), together with International Economics Consulting Ltd. jointly carried out a survey on the economic impacts of COVID-19 on businesses across Africa. First analysed for the African continent as a whole (the global
Reactions and Outlook to COVID-19 in Southern Africa – October 2020 Read More »
We are pleased to launch our first Quarterly Newsletter, highlighting our recent activities and project updates. The Newsletter can be accessed here. For more detailed information or if you require any assistance, please get in touch with us.
IEC Quarterly Newsletter – October 2020 Read More »
International Economics Consulting Ltd. participated in an engaging discussion with Seychellois stakeholders on the status of e-commerce in the country, and the different policy initiatives that could be adopted to improve the country’s e-commerce environment. Seychelles has high internet penetration, with nearly 75% of its population having access to the internet. However, the lack of
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The Brexit theatrics appear to be reaching their conclusion, but not without huge uncertainty persisting until the very end. To summarise, the Brexit negotiations appear to have reached a stalemate. The 8th Round, which took place between 8th-10th September 2020, led to little progress; a general characteristic of the negotiations to date. This Round was
Brexit: Any Light at the End of the Tunnel? Read More »
The EU-ACP TradeCom II Programme recently funded a project implemented by Landell Mills, supporting the Accelerated Programme for Economic Integration in Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles and Zambia. Together with the Regional Multidisciplinary Centre of Excellence (RMCE), the programme supported these five countries to integrate into the regional and global economy. Following the successful completion of the project, we are
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Introduction While Africa has recorded far fewer cases as compared to other continents, with a little more than 1.2 million cases and 28,000 deaths as of 25 August 2020,[1] the impact of Coronavirus on African businesses is still significant. International Economics Consulting Ltd (IEC). jointly collaborated with the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of the
Business Responses to the Coronavirus in Africa – Changing Business Models Read More »
We are conducting an online survey to assist ASEAN in its endeavour to improve Digital Trade Connectivity. The project aims to test the viability and potential impact of a private-sector-led Digital Trade Platform (DTP) in each and all ASEAN Member Countries. This project is made feasible with the funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development
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CEO INSIGHTS: The Coronavirus crisis has undoubtedly impacted the way goods and services are exchanged around the world. Following the results of the COVID-19 Impact on Business and Trade in Africa survey, we revisit the underlying forces of globalisation and international trade. Are measures taken in the wake of worldwide supply chain disruption temporary, or
The results of the second joint UNECA-IEC survey on COVID-19 Impact on Business and Trade in Africa have just been published. The results of the survey show that the top three challenges faced by companies are: a) reduced opportunities to meet new customers; b) drop in demand, and; c) lack of cash flow. Companies have
Reactions and Outlook to COVID-19 in Africa – July 2020 Read More »
As the UK sets its tariff policy for international trade, it faces a series of challenges from World Trade Organisation Members. Generally, the UK proposed a less protectionist trade regime, with lower trade barriers, which will be good news for many more competitive countries to access the UK, while it will push existing exporters from
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