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This book comprehensively analyses financial technology law and regulation in Africa and provides domestic and regional perspectives on regulating FinTech in Africa. It studies policy considerations that can assist African policymakers in facilitating a balanced regulatory approach that does not stifle financial innovation. The growth of financial technology in Africa presents huge opportunities for inclusive growth on the African continent. Digital finance, which sits at the heart of financial technology, could be key to placing Africa back on the economic recovery trajectory after the COVID-19 crisis, facilitating its speed in achieving the UNSDG 2030 goals and setting the continent on course to meet its African Union Agenda 2063. This book: - Examines mobile financial services, crowdfunding, crypto-assets, digital currencies including central bank digital currencies, decentralised finance and open banking and finance, all from an African perspective; - Explores the status of regulation in these areas in Africa, highlighting areas where regulation is lacking, inadequate and in need of reform; - Highlights pragmatic approaches to regulation such as including the adoption of regulatory sandboxesandregulatory technology and discusses requirements for the adoption of supervisory technology in Africa; - Scrutinises the implications of developments in the FinTech space in Africa for international security andeconomic and financial stability. Placing Africa in the global context, the book argues for an international effort to understand the global dimensions of FinTech developmentsso thatrobust and applicableglobal regulatory frameworks can be appliedin developing parts of the world. It will provide useful insights to investors, policy makers and entrepreneurs.It will also be essential reading for students and researchers in the field of technology, public policy, regulatory policy, financial policy, banking, and finance law.

"Creator of the internationally popular, multiple award-winning blog, MsAfropolitan, Minna Salami, takes an original look at racism and sexism, from an Africa-centered feminist sensibility that challenges illusions around oppression and liberation-in a global publication"--

Sanctions, a lack of investment, and mismanagement have plagued the Iranian energy industry for years while Iran's neighbors have been able to increase their energy production capacity over the last two decades

For India, Chabahar could provide a hedge against U.S. economic pressure while for Iran, any foreign investment is welcome to combat sanctions

The Iranian government forbids its athletes from competing with Israelis and punishes women athletes who refuse to wear the hijab

Iran will have to balance between using the Gaza crisis to advance its nuclear program without also provoking a major response

Iran's deteriorating economy is one reason why many Iranians oppose their government's support for groups like Hamas and Hezbollah

Immigrant, black and racialized people's health
Learn about the research of Dr. Bukola Salami, Professor at Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, in this particular focus on Immigrant, Black, and Racialized People's Health. Immigrants often arrive in Canada in better health than the Canadian-born population due to pre-arrival health screening. This phenomenon is called the healthy immigrant effect. However, the health of immigrants often declines after a period of time in Canada. Several factors contribute to this health decline, including poor socioeconomic outcomes, healthcare access barriers, and discrimination. Professor Salami's research program focuses on policies and practices shaping migrant and Black people's health. She has been involved in over 85 funded studies totaling over $230 million. She has led research projects on topics including African immigrant child health, immigrant mental health, access to healthcare for Black women, access to healthcare for immigrant children, Black youth mental health, the health of internally displaced children, the well-being of temporary foreign workers, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black Canadians, an environmental scan of equity-seeking organizations in Alberta, culturally appropriate practices for research with Black Canadians, international nurse migration, and parenting practices of African immigrants.