KAS African Law Study Library

Kenya launched its Kenya Vision 2030 in 2008 which identified “energy” as one of the key enablers to economic, social and political growth. The political economy supports transition from fossil fuels to clean energy sources which is in line...

Financial crime, in particular money laundering and illicit financial flows are a thriving economy whose value is in the billions of dollars, with robust markets and demand across the world. This paper seeks to identify and assess the impact that...

The Liberal International Order (LIO), established in the aftermath of World War II, is underpinned by political and economic liberalism, alongside liberal internationalism, emphasizing liberal democracy, open markets, and cooperative security....

Corruption significantly hampers foreign direct investment (FDI) in Kenya, despite the government's attempts to address it. This paper examines the impact of corruption on FDI in Kenya, highlighting the trends, legal framework, and effectiveness of...

The problem of the remuneration of agents by Chinese companies has not only caused a lot of ink and saliva to flow in the African continent, in general; the Democratic Republic of Congo in particular has also paid for it. Indeed, Chinese...

This reflection addresses the issue of non-compliance with Congolese legislation regarding daily work. The constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in accordance with the Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO),...

In September 2015, the international community adopted, under the auspices of the United Nations, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global action plan for humanity, the planet and prosperity for the next 15 years. The program places...

The mining economy in Africa remained for a long time essentially extractive and a rentier economy. The DRC, like most African states, has concluded onerous agreements with mining operators, most of which are financed mainly by external donors. The...

Foreign investments are considered as added value that can meet the needs of a population or must absolutely contribute to the economic development of a country while respecting established standards. This research on Chinese mining investments...

As global economy becomes increasingly interconnected, investment in developing regions such as in Africa has become a crucial factor in promoting economic development and poverty alleviation. Examining the intersection of human rights and...

Nigeria's persistent corruption problem has significantly impeded its sustainable development and investment attractiveness. The pervasive nature of corruption poses substantial challenges to the nation's economic progress, governance, and both...

This article analyses the legal and regulatory frameworks regulating investment in the mining sector. The article notes that the Tanzanian mining sector has undergone various policy and legislative developments geared towards ensuring that the...

Uganda has an investment regulatory framework in place. However, following the enactment of the Anti Homosexuality Act early 2024, many donors withdrew their financial support for government programs. This has led to high taxes to obtain revenue for...

This study on investments in the DRC analyzed the legal framework for investments in the country, the impact of investment reforms since the adoption of the investment code, and the various challenges to be met if investment is to become a real...

Uganda’s land question is a very contentious issue today due to the increased pressure on it especially by the growing population together with government’s desire to acquire land for investment so as to bring about socio-economic development....

Investment is vital in stirring the country’s economy and sustaining development, especially in Africa and Uganda. It also serves as a tool for technology transfer, innovation, employment, and generating revenue for individuals and the government....

This paper investigates the role of governance reforms in enhancing investment climates, drawing insights from the Rwandan context. It examines major methods and techniques used by the Rwandan government to attract and maintain investment by...