The Long Road to Cooperation and Integration across Africa: Some Vignettes

Ever since their independence, African countries have engaged in a series of treaties creating 8 Regional Economic Communities.

IEC Quarterly Newsletter – September 2025

We are pleased to share our latest newsletter, which includes our most recent articles, CEO Insights and news on our latest projects implemented.

Digital Services Tax places Mauritius under US pressure

Mauritius will introduce a digital services tax starting in January 2026, despite threats from the US to impose tariffs and restrict exports, particularly of semiconductors.

Post-AGOA Economic Partnership

Amid the upcoming expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on September 30, Mauritius is actively engaging in diplomatic negotiations to secure an extension or a new trade framework.

How Reciprocal Tariffs Shook Global Markets

CEO insights

June 5, 2025

Rising Geopolitical Tensions Affecting Global Trade

CEO insights

March 18, 2025

What to look for in Global Trade in 2025

CEO insights

February 5, 2025

Key Developments that Shaped Global Trade in 2024

CEO insights

December 19, 2024

A Retrospective on the Events that shaped International T...

CEO insights

December 26, 2023

IFD Agreement and its Implications for African Investment

CEO insights

August 22, 2023

US-India Relations: Forging a Stronger Strategic Partners...

CEO insights

July 26, 2023

A Decade of Impact: International Economics Consulting’s ...

CEO insights

May 10, 2023

Key Messages to come out of Davos 2023 on the Future of T...

CEO insights

February 7, 2023

Looking Ahead to 2023

CEO insights

January 16, 2023

Looking Back at 2022: From COVID-19 Recovery to Geopoliti...

CEO insights

December 15, 2022

Central Bank Digital Currencies: The Future of Global Tra...

CEO insights

November 1, 2022

How will US Trade Restrictions Affect the Semiconductor I...

CEO insights

October 19, 2022

Big Data in International Trade: What is Working & Wh...

CEO insights

September 26, 2022

The World is On Fire: Is Trade a Cure or a Curse?

CEO insights

September 25, 2022

Rising Uncertainty and the Impact on Global Trade and Glo...

CEO insights

May 12, 2022

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Creates Collateral Damage in ...

CEO insights

April 6, 2022

The World of Trade 2022: Lessons Learnt from 2021

CEO insights

January 31, 2022

How Is 3D Printing Re-Shaping Industries and Fostering Hi...

CEO insights

December 1, 2021

COP26, Climate Change and the Impacts on International Trade

CEO insights

November 11, 2021

Bittersweet Forecasts for Trade: Merchandise Trade Soars ...

CEO insights

October 13, 2021

The Future International Development Strategy for the UK:...

CEO insights

September 15, 2021

How E-Commerce Negotiations at the WTO will Affect your B...

CEO insights

August 12, 2021

Progress and Challenges to Post-Brexit UK FTAs

CEO insights

July 13, 2021