Expectations must be managed but African states shouldn't lose hope because investment isn't yet pouring in.

As a club of the world’s largest economies, the G20 determines the future of global economic governance. The G20 thus plays an important role in global rulemaking, beyond the individual interests of its members. Africa is significantly under-represented, with only South Africa a permanent member. Given that Africa has been a rule-take...

To provide assistance related to COVID-19 and to inform future shock response, Nigeria piloted digital delivery of a cash transfer program geared toward reaching the urban informal. The pilot made use of mobile technology and direct deposit, but it relied on in-person site visits and struggled to make full...

Togo was able to effectively reach the urban informal sector with a fully digital social assistance program, Novissi. The denser telecommunications and financial networks found in cities better facilitated the fully digital program but may not have insured inclusion in all cases. Having timely data that se...