Africa & Global Affairs
Trade, investment and economic partnerships are central to Africa's changing relationships with global powers and institutions.
Our Work
Trade, Development & Regional Integration
Connecting markets, institutions and development.
Cross-border freight logistics at a regional trade corridor.
Our focus
Trade and development are shaped not only by markets but by the institutions, infrastructure and political choices that determine how economies connect.
SPI examines how trade policy, regional cooperation and economic institutions influence development and economic transformation, with particular attention to the opportunities and constraints facing African economies and regional institutions.
We are interested in how countries can strengthen regional connections and participate in the global economy on terms that support broad-based, resilient and sustainable development.
Areas of inquiry
- Trade policy and economic governance
- Regional integration and cooperation
- Economic transformation and industrial policy
- Infrastructure, connectivity and value chains
- Sustainable development and the green economy
Related work
Mobility & Migration
Labour mobility, skills and migration are closely connected to economic transformation and development.
Work with us
Collaborate on Trade, Development & Regional Integration.
SPI welcomes collaboration with trade institutions, regional bodies, development organizations and researchers working on economic integration and transformation.