Carnegie Mellon University Africa announced today that the African Engineering and Technology Network (Afretec) has signed its ninth university partner, Universidade Agostinho Neto. The network, launched in 2022, provides a vehicle for technology-focused universities in Africa to engage in deep collaboration to drive digital growth, create technology development and job growth, and shape policy change.

In an era where global economies are confronted with the dual challenges of climate change and socioeconomic inequality, understanding how nations converge or diverge in energy use, financial development, and income growth has become more critical than ever. While existing research has delved into income and financial convergence across regions, significant gaps remain in analysing energy diversification alongside these factors, particularly within OECD countries. Addressing this important research void, China Finance Review International (CFRI) is pleased to present the paper titled "Energy diversification, financial development and economic development: an examination of convergence in OECD countries", which investigates whether energy diversification, financial development, and per-capita income converge over time in OECD nations.

New research from the University of Bath has identified an unexpected side-effect of the imposition of trade tariffs – they focus cash-strapped managers’ minds on efficiency and improve their investment decisions.