Policy Vault

Welcome back to the Vault. Here are the latest policy developments in the region. ??????????: ? Ghana plans new foreign exchange and banking laws, as apex bank outlines economic stability plan. ??????????????: ? Interior Ministry replaces visa-on-arrival with e-visa. ? Steel Ministry pushes for metallurgical & steel sector bill. ??????????: ? Kenya invites public input for Gender-Based Violence Response Measures ? Visa-free policy boosts tourism revenue by nearly 20%. Data Vault: Inflation rises to 3.5% in February. #PolicyVault #EconomicUpdates #Governance

Welcome back to the Vault! Here’s a quick roundup of key policy developments: ?????????????? ? New Investments & Securities Law expected to emerge soon? ? Housing Ministry to establish Real Estate Regulatory Authority ? Lagos State domesticates National Reproductive Health Policy ?????????? ? National Tolling Policy introduces more taxes ? Energy Policy review could end power monopoly ?????????? ? New Investments & Securities Law expected to emerge soon? ? ‘Gold for Oil’ Policy under review ???????? ??????????: Nigeria’s inflation falls to 24.48% after CPI rebasing; CBN holds interest rate at 27.50%. ???????????? ??????????????: Nigeria & Niger push gas pipeline project forward Stay informed. Stay ahead. Visit our website for policy briefs, regulations, and insights. #PolicyVault #AfricaPolicy #RegulatoryUpdates

Welcome back to the Vault! Here’s the latest update on key policy developments across Africa. ?????????????? ? Central Bank introduces new code to enhance transparency in the foreign exchange market. ? National Gender Policy on Agriculture set for a comprehensive revision. ?????????? ? Public consultations begin on the Policyholders Compensation Bill 2025. ? Cabinet approves the Kenyan Foreign Policy 2024, strengthening global influence. ?????????? ? Minister-Designate signals support for extended maternity leave and policy reforms. ?????????? ???????????? ? Controversy over proposed 3% profit allocation from private companies to the BEE Transformation Fund. Data Vault: Crisis in the DRC In other News: ? Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger formally exit ECOWAS, but citizens and exporters receive exemptions. ? Kenya embraces a visa-free policy, enhancing regional and global mobility. Stay tuned for more insights! #PolicyVault #Policy

Welcome back to the Vault. In this edition: ? ??????????: President John Mahama’s policy pledges face IMF challenges; visa-free policy launched to unite Africa. ? ??????????????: Governors endorse tax reforms, but corporate tax relief dims; legislators may increase the 2025 budget deficit; telecom tariffs spike 50% under pressure. ? ??????????: Local insurance policy enforcement for imports begins; new draft policy advances cryptocurrency legalization. ? ????????????????: Becomes the 25th African country to abolish the death penalty. ? ???????? ??????????: Insights on Africa’s projected economic growth (2024–2026) #PolicyVault #Policy

New year, same commitment: providing stakeholders across Africa with access to verified policies and regulations. Happy New Year from all of us at Policy Vault! #HappyNewYear #PolicyVault #2025

As we wrap up what has been a great year, we’re excited to share highlights from the latest policy developments: ?????????????? ? President Tinubu presents the 2025 budget with fiscal incentives for CNG and LPG.? ? National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy reaches validation milestone. ? National Policy against Bullying in Schools is in the works. ? Lagos steps up with new electricity reforms. ?????????? ? President Ruto signs 7 bills, including key tax amendments. ? Cabinet takes action on Gender-Based Violence, establishing a dedicated Working Group. ???????????????? ???????? ? Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger enhance regional integration with visa-free travel and residency for ECOWAS citizens. Lastly, check out ??????????????'?? ???????? ???????????????? ???????????? in the DataVault. Thank you for staying with us through an impactful year. Here’s to an even brighter year ahead! #PolicyVault #PublicPolicy #Budget

The National Assembly of Nigeria (NASS) is tackling gender equality and social inclusion concerns through policy changes and advocacy! Here’s a summary of recent initiatives: 1?? ?????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????????? ????????????????????????:The NASS is considering a bill to stop sexual harassment in educational institutions - by creating safer environments, promoting gender equity and protecting students (especially marginalized groups), from exploitation and intimidation. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives in October, and scaled first reading at the Senate. 2?? ???????????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????????????? ??????????????????????:In the House of Representatives, a bill sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas aims to enhance inclusive leadership by reserving legislative seats for persons with physical impairments. This landmark move seeks to dismantle barriers to participation and amplify voices in national decision-making. The bill has passed the first reading. 3?? ???????????????????????? ??????????’?? ???????????????????????? ???????????? ?????? ??????????????????:Member of the House of Representatives Uduak Alphonsus Odudoh, introduced a bill to support women’s reproductive autonomy, ensure the ethical provision of assisted reproduction technologies and protect the health, welfare and rights of surrogate mothers. This bill has also passed its first reading in the House. 4?? ???? ???????? ???? ???????????????? ?????????????? ????????????-?????????? ????????????????:The House of Representatives joined the global 16 Days of Activism Campaign by participating in a 16-day march to raise awareness of the disproportionate violence against women and girls. The march is to draw attention to the urgent need for enactment of laws, allocation of resources, and cultural shifts to better protect vulnerable groups, including women with disabilities and those from rural areas. ???????? ?????? ???????? ???????????????? ???? ?????????? ??????????????????????? Share them in the comments and follow us for updates on policies shaping communities and impacting lives across Africa. #PolicyVault #PolicyVaultAfrica #NigerianNationalAssembly #NASS

Welcome back to the Vault! This edition highlights policy updates from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Gambia. ? Nigeria: Tax reforms test President Tinubu's political strength; a new maternal and newborn health initiative has been launched. ?South Africa: Maternity and paternity policy changes are under review; visa policies for India and China have been simplified; the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Law is now in effect. ?Ghana: New digital economy and policy strategy has been unveiled. ?Ethiopia: Draft startup ecosystem development policy has been introduced. ?Gambia has launched its National Gender Policy (2025-2034). Data Vault: Trends in South Africa's immigrant distribution from 2001 to 2022. In other news: South Africa and Tanzania are exploring a joint satellite launch. Ethiopia has eased foreign exchange rules for exporters. Visit our website for detailed policy briefs and documents. https://lnkd.in/dyvMM5BV #PolicyVault #PolicyDevelopment #TaxReform

We’re proud of our affiliate, Dev-Afrique Development Advisors, for their pivotal role in supporting the ???????????? ?????????? ??????????’?? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? (??????) ???????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????? ????????????. This moment marked a significant step toward economic inclusion and opportunities for women in Kaduna State and beyond. Collaboration was crucial to this achievement. We extend gratitude to the partners who played a part in bringing this vision to life, contributing to a future where women lead the charge for societal and economic progress. ??????’?? ?????????????? ???????? ???????????????? ????????????????. Share this post and stand in solidarity with #WEELiftKaduna as we continue empowering women to inspire and transform their communities. #WomenEconomicEmpowerment #WEE #PolicyVaultAfrica

What if we could ?????????????? the way we approach ?????????????????? to better serve our children and communities? If you could change ?????? ?????????? to improve education in your country, what would it be? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ????????????????: A) Free education for all B) Improved training for educators C) Better educational resources and facilities D) Curriculum reform E) Other (please share below) ?????? ???? ???????? ???????? ???????????????? ???? ?????? ????????????????. ???????? ?????????????????????? ??????????????. #PolicyVault #PolicyVaultAfrica #Education #EducationInAfrica #PolicyDiscussions