stating that Africa is set to outperform the rest of the world in economic growth over the next two years, with the real gross domestic product averaging around 4% in 2023 and 2024. It also identified potential risks and called for robust monetary and fiscal measures to address them, backed by structural policies.
When you consider advocacy, especially across East and West Africa where Niyel is an active player, the dominant trends are actually within various stakeholder groups, as well as the relationship between the groups. The average citizen is continually asking questions and demanding accountability, reducing the acceptance of whatever information or interventions are given. There is increased ownership as it is no longer ‘their’ problem but ‘our’ problem.
There is a responsibility for adequate citizen education, conversation, and engagement. There is also a need to clarify the mandate of the different arms of government and other stakeholders, so the people are informed about how the state works and don’t confuse who should be accountable for various issues.