Institute for Global Change

Cargo cars carrying ballast stands on the tracks of a section of the new Standard Gauge Railway.

Missing Links for Economic Transformation: Securing Policy Coherence in Eastern Africa

To transform their economies, Eastern Africa’s governments, with the support of development partners, should focus on improving policy coherence. Doing so is vital for the region to meet its growth ambitions and create enough jobs for its rapidly rising population.

This report was written as a collaboration between the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and the Overseas Development Institute.

Report | 10th Dec 2018

Men work on fibreglass fishing boats in Sao Tome city.

Achieving Inclusive Growth in São Tomé and Príncipe

If African countries such as São Tomé and Príncipe are to create sufficient jobs and livelihoods to eliminate poverty at scale, they need to focus on developing inclusive sectors in which they can compete internationally.

Commentary | 19th Sep 2018

China in Africa: An Evolving Partnership and Shared Future

In recent years, it has become ever clearer that African countries benefit from, if not need, Chinese support. But it is also increasingly the case that China needs Africa.

Commentary | 3rd Sep 2018

Group of people shown walking through a village

A New Chapter in Africa’s Economic History

Africa is entering a fascinating new chapter in its economic history.

Commentary | 31st May 2018

Gyude Moore Discusses Job Creation in Liberia

Gyude Moore, former head of the President’s Delivery Unit and Minister of Public Works in Liberia talks about job creation for the country

Video | 25th Apr 2018

Opinion: How to Close Africa's Jobs Gap

Africa's population is rapidly expanding and will be home to more than 2 billion people by 2040. Aubrey Hruby and Jonathan Said argue that ensuring access to opportunity will require progress on an unprecedented level.

Commentary | 9th Nov 2017

The Jobs Gap: Making inclusive growth work in Africa

A Tony Blair Institute for Global Change event in partnership with Atlantic Council's Africa Center.

Event | 24th Oct 2017

Manufacturing Could Transform Ethiopia

The Ethiopian government plans to reduce poverty by promoting job creation and manufacturing. Find out about the potential for this to transform Ethiopian society.

Briefing | 11th Aug 2017

A Small Country That Can Be a Big Gateway

Following a recent visit to Togo, Jim Murphy writes about the country's development ambitions.

Commentary | 21st Jul 2017

Africa’s Economic Future is at Stake

Writing about the future of economic development in Africa, Jonathan Said says now is the time for modern industrial policy.

Briefing | 5th Jul 2017

The Jobs Gap: Making Inclusive Growth Work in Africa

Governments and their partners should adopt politically smart, market-based sector development, so that Africa continues its ascent.

Report | 26th Jun 2017