How African policymakers should prepare for the coming commodity boom

Projections point to elevated commodity prices over the next decade. Here's how African policymakers can avoid mistakes of the past.

Feb 17, 2026

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I: Important lessons from the last commodity boom (2000-2014)

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How African policymakers should prepare for the coming commodity boom

Projections point to elevated commodity prices over the next decade. Here's how African policymakers can avoid mistakes of the past.

I: Important lessons from the last commodity boom (2000-2014)

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