The global system governing multilateral trade is facing the most contentious era seen in decades, with the stability of international institutions and market liberalization under threat. The current state of global affairs is alarming for a variety of reasons that the field of International Political Economy attempts to illuminate. Among…

By Kev del Castillo Introduction Smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are at a significant disadvantage in regard to their ability to engage in advanced agricultural techniques that would allow them to achieve higher productivity and thus higher economic outcomes. There is a need for enhancing agricultural knowledge, technologies, and practices…

Kev del Castillo is a Development Economist, specializing in Economic Development in the Global South. He has several years of public health and development experience, with special attention given to sub-Saharan Africa. This is a portfolio investment prospects assessment for Nigeria’s market. It was originally published in July of 2020…