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Access to energy, particularly renewable and affordable energy, is essential to every aspect of people’s lives. This is particularly true in developing countries, where access to reliable energy is often limited and comes at a high cost. UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2023 reveals a widening annual investment deficit that developing countries face. The report shows that global foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 12% in 2022, and it highlights that developing countries need renewable energy investments of about $1.7 trillion each year but attracted only $544 billion in clean energy FDI in 2022. Although investments in renewable energy have nearly tripled since 2015, most of the money has gone to developed countries. If you are interested in learning more, you can find the 2023 World Investment Report 2023: Investing in Sustainable Energy for All here: https://lnkd.in/gdNurh-N   #sustainableenergy #sustainabledevelopment #internationaldevelopment #UNCTAD #FDI #consulting #apexconsulting #apexconsultinginternational #energy

Earlier this month, the Apex team launched the Liberia Policy Review project, focusing on the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA). This project, commissioned by the National Investment Commission (NIC), included a one-week mission to Liberia to meet with key stakeholders and gain a deeper understanding of the Liberian special economic zone. #Liberia #SEZ #LSEZA #trade #policyreview #apexconsulting #apexconsultinginternational

The Apex Consulting team successfully completed a hybrid mission at WBG offices in Juba as part of the Mapping and Screening of Companies in Key Sectors in South Sudan. Along with the IFC team, Apex conducted one on one meetings with candidates for the Local Champions Initiative (LCI) to strengthen the investment pipeline through identifying potential investment leads.   #investmentsouthsudan #IFC #WBG #Juba #SouthSudan #localchamptioninitiative #LCI #Consulting #Apexconsulting #Apexconsultinginternational #privatesectordevelopment #investment

The performance of a tax administration is heavily influenced by effective Human Resource Management (HRM). The OECD published the VITARA Reference Guide on Human Resource Management, which includes good practices in the key areas of HRM. These good practices have helped to support tax administrations in the effective management of their human resources. If you are interested in learning more about this guide, you can find it here: https://lnkd.in/gzHrGwhQ   #OECD #humanresources #humanresourcesmanagement #bestpractice #taxadministration #consulting #internationaldevelopment #VITARA #Apexconsulting #apexconsultinginternational

Special economic zones (SEZs) have been used by many developing countries as a policy tool to promote industrialization and economic transformation. They are a “high-risk, high reward” instrument, as the global results of SEZs in developing countries are quite mixed. The World Bank Group policy note “The Dos and Don’ts of Special Economic Zones” by Dougals Zhihua Zeng builds on the SEZ Guidance to TTLs tool, highlighting the four key dos and don’ts of SEZs. If you are interested in learning more, you can find the policy note here: https://lnkd.in/ggf7kJKJ   #SEZs #specialeconomiczones #WBG #consulting #internationaldevelopment #apexconsulting #apexconsultinginternational #policynotes 

Securing investment is essential for international development. But securing the right investment can be difficult, as there are many challenges when it comes to the screening of prospective investors. The UNCTAD- World Bank “Knowledge Into Action Notes Series,” Notes 6: Screening of Prospective Investors and Note 7: Tools for Screening Prospective Investors are excellent resources for screening investors, using their screening system for multiple stages: https://lnkd.in/gzSqRCC3.   #internationalinvestment #investment #screening #screeninginvestors #screeningtools #UNCTAD #WBG #internationaldevelopment #apexconsulting #apexconsultinginternational 

Humanitarian aid for successful development requires investment in both infrastructure and basic services, such as health and education. Achieving the right balance between the two can be difficult. EU aid, in recent years, has been shifting funding more towards infrastructure projects. The outgoing chief of the European Commission’s humanitarian aid department, Janez Lenarčič, has flagged this as a potential problem in coming years. While he recognizes the importance of infrastructure projects, he also emphasized that these should not come at the expense of basic service assistance. https://lnkd.in/g_guHY6D   #Devex #internatonaldevelopment #humanitarianaid #EUaid #EuropeanCommission #Apexconsulting 

Interested in learning about the latest updates on Food Security? This informative video by the World Bank provides an in-depth look at the global food security situation, addressing key issues such as food price inflation and the impact of the global economy on food availability. Keeping up with this development is crucial for understanding the challenges and solutions in ensuring food security for all.  https://lnkd.in/dMisF7Kr      #FoodSecurity #Inflation #GlobalEconomy #FoodPriceInflation #WorldBankGroup #ApexConsulting #ApexConsultingInternational #WBG #consulting

Successful development outcomes often start from within. An example of such transformative efforts is in South Sudan, where a coalition of organizations is making significant strides in the humanitarian sector. This initiative marks a crucial step towards empowering local NGOs, ensuring sustainable development and fostering resilience. This article from Devex explores the future of international NGOs and how they are rethinking their roles to adapt to localization trends.  https://lnkd.in/g6jr2tue    #humanitarianaid #NGOs #SouthSudan #SustainableDevelopment #ApexConsulting #Apexconsultinginternational #Devex #coalition 

Can international trade reduce poverty? The World Bank has just published an insightful report 'Unlocking South Africa's Potential Leveraging Trade for Inclusive Growth and Resilience.' This comprehensive analysis delves into South Africa's export performance and explores how strategic trade policies can foster robust and resilient economic growth. The report also highlights emerging opportunities such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) and green products.  https://lnkd.in/gEQVJHHZ    #WorldBank #Trade #EconomicGrowth #SouthAfrica #InclusiveGrowth #Resilience #consulting #Apexconsulting #Apexconsultinginternational #AFCFTA