The PDF resource centre gathers resources from across the programme, sharing information and knowledge on its unique approach. Use the search and filter buttons below to easily sort the full set of resources and find those of interest to you.
The investment potential of Nigeria’s middle class (summary)
This report summarises the findings of a study commissioned by Policy Development Facility Phase II to establish the approximate size of the middle class in Nigeria and the scale of funds it has available for retail investment, which could be mobilised to finance micro, small and medium-scale enterprises.
UK-Nigeria Economic Diagnostics study
UK and Nigeria have had a long trade and investment relationship that has not attained its full potential because of a number of constraints, including a challenging business environment, etc. Please read this study to find out more.
Nigeria Diaspora Study
This study was conducted to understand the potential to engage the diaspora in order to generate productive investments and resources for development in Nigeria. Dalberg looked at three models of engagement, focusing primarily on the first two: (i) remittances from the diaspora to Nigeria, (ii) direct investments into Nigeria made by the diaspora, and (iii) the diaspora’s promotion of investment in Nigeria.
Improving communications of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority
This story of change explains how a communications adviser helped the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority become more proactive in its communications strategy and be seen as a credible body for fiscal discipline and a trusted development partner.
Development of AfCFTA Strategy and Implementation Plan
This report documents the strategic plan for the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) by Nigeria following a diagnostic review of the prevailing trade ecosystem including the participants (traders and service providers), the regulating agencies, prevailing policies, and processes as well as the level of regional integration.
MSME Aggregation and Growth Study
Micro Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) are integral to the stimulation of developing economies as exploiting the full capabilities of MSMEs will improve trade competitiveness aimed towards achieving the objectives of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). PDF Bridge Programme recognises the role that MSMEs can play in the implementation of the AfCFTA; and is supporting the National Action Committee of the AfCFTA Secretariat by funding this study.
Improving the coordination of trade and investment policy
Adetola Onayemi, Assistant Chief Negotiator for Nigeria and Head of Trade Remedies at the National Office for Trade Negotiation, discusses his efforts to address the lack of trade and investment policy coordination at the national level.
Recommendation on MSME reclassification report
This report describes a market analysis, commissioned by Policy Development Facility Phase II, to investigate the current categorisation of enterprises within the micro, small and medium-scale enterprises sector and how such categorisation affects their competitiveness in government procurement and intervention programmes.
Strategic framework and implementation plan for job creation and youth employment in Nigeria
This strategy document explains a new framework to underpin Nigeria’s approach to tackling job creation and youth unemployment over the years 2016–2018.
Support to the Presidential Committee on Port Reform, Lagos Draft Final Report
This report conducted in 2013 analytically quantifies Lagos ports’ efficiency by traffic and cargo type both internally and vis-à-vis international benchmarks, with poor efficiency scores being recorded in container operations most notably at the landside interface. It examines Lagos port concessions particularly with regards to their activities, size of investments, duration, performance requirements. The analysis shows that there is a need to audit and review the existing concession arrangements and properly plan and design future ones. It provides a summary of recommendations along with an action plan for implementation and improvement. This was done as part of the FCDO (formerly DFID) PDF project Support to the Presidential Committee on Port Reform.
