Simplice A. Asongu
Simplice A. Asongu is Lead Economist and Director of the African Governance and Development Institute.
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Will France Derail West Africa's Common Currency?
Will France Derail West Africa's Common Currency?
Nov 10, 2021 Simplice A. Asongu argues that President Emmanuel Macron is undermining his promise to rebalance relations with the continent.
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Can a West African Currency Union Work?
Can a West African Currency Union Work?
Oct 15, 2019 Simplice A. Asongu outlines the challenges facing the 15 ECOWAS countries as they attempt to launch the ECO next year.
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Liberal Democracy in Africa Can Wait
Liberal Democracy in Africa Can Wait
Jan 16, 2018 Simplice A. Asongu argues that political and economic stability are more important than free and fair elections.
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Who’s Really Threatening Europe?
Who’s Really Threatening Europe?
Mar 21, 2017 Simplice A. Asongu puts the onus on immigration opponents to produce evidence supporting their incendiary claims.
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Building Africa’s Knowledge Economy
Building Africa’s Knowledge Economy
Aug 17, 2016 Simplice A. Asongu provides a road map for making the continent globally competitive in the twenty-first century.
