In December last year, the UN global migration compact was adopted. Noemi Cascone looks at what implementation of the compact means for EU member states.

A 0.2% levy on eligible imports, agreed on by African heads of state and government in 2016, is one of the key elements in the African Union’s strategy to achieving financial independence. Philomena Apiko and Luckystar Miyandazi explain why progress is real, but slow.

Blended finance operations for development must respond to local needs and realities to be effective. This paper highlights some of the principles, approaches and practices that could serve as useful guidance for development finance institutions and multilateral development banks.