Tag: economic

African Nations Rethink Sovereign Policy Controls as World Bank, IMF Debt Pressures Mount

Lead_Story Rakshithan Mahendran -
Across Africa, developing countries are actively considering the difficult trade-offs of entering low-interest, concessional financing deals with global multilateral...

West African Bloc Opens New Nigeria HQ, Urges Shift to Local Production

Lead_Story Rakshithan Mahendran -
The ultra-modern permanent headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been officially inaugurated in Abuja,...

China’s bold new economic corridor could be a new headache for India!

Asia Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ China’s plan to construct a China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor has posed a fresh strategic challenge for India...

UK–Barbados Relations Enter New Phase as Leaders Discuss Climate Finance, Crime and Economic Growth

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The British premier, Keir Starmer, welcomed Barbados premier Mia Mottley to Downing Street on Thursday, 25 June ’26. This...

Kenya Prepares for New Protests on Second Anniversary of Gen Z Youth Movement

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
Two years after a wave of mass youth-led protests convulsed Kenya’s political landscape, thousands of citizens are preparing to...

UK’s Monthly Economic Review – June ‘26

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
GDP data reflects a strong start to the year for the British economy. However, the Middle East conflict is...
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Why Lagos is Africa’s Proof of Economic Transformation – Keynote by Commonwealth Secretary-General

News from the CWEIC Roshan Abayasekara -
Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Botchwey delivered the keynote address at the Invest Lagos 3.0 Conference, held on Monday, June...

Canada’s Population Outflow Surges as Economic Strain and Policy Shifts Bite

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Eleven of the thirteen provinces, excluding the territories, reported double-digit year-over-year increases in the number of residents leaving the...

Canadian Economic Recovery Gains Momentum as OECD Raises Outlook for 2026 and 2027

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
After Canada’s economy slipped into a technical recession at the end of May ’26, a new outlook by the...

The Commonwealth Advantage Explained: Why India Could Become a Global Economic Leader by 2050

Features Research Staff -
Exploring how India could emerge as the leading economic power within the Commonwealth by 2050, leveraging what is known...

Could a Pan-Commonwealth Trade Bloc Become the Next $20 Trillion Economic Powerhouse?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The 56-member group may advance trade liberalisation. Building on existing Asia-Pacific and African agreements may achieve this. A significant range...

Canada’s $66.9B Deficit Drops—But Why Are Living Costs Still High in 2026?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The Spring Economic Update was tabled in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 29 April '26, against a backdrop...

Britain Faces Inflation Spike: How the Iran War Is Fuelling Price Rises and Economic Anxiety

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Consumer confidence hit its lowest level in the past 30 months since October ’23. This is with surveys reflecting...

Gulf on Guard: Kuwait Leads Urgent Economic Shield as Regional Pressures Mount

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
In light of rising geopolitical tensions affecting global trade, finance, and investment, Kuwait has taken prompt action to strengthen...

Canada’s economic diversification

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
With the absence of a coherent economic corridor policy framework that may guide & strategically coordinate action, Canada risks...

UK Economic Growth Slows as Energy Prices and Supply Chain Pressures Weigh on Businesses

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The UK economy is reflecting clear signs of slowing, with growing pressure on both importers and exporters. This is...