Posts by AfriCatalyst
AfriCatalyst convenes inaugural advisory board meeting, laying strategic foundation for growth and impact
Washington, DC – AfriCatalyst, a global development advisory, successfully held its first ever Advisory Board meeting today, marking an important step in the company’s growth and strategic development. This inaugural…
Read MoreWatch highlights from the Dakar G20 Conference on Africa’s voice in global dialogue
Hosted by AfriCatalyst in partnership with South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) UNDP Africa , the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD – the Dakar dialogue brought together policymakers, regional institutions,…
Read MoreStrengthening Africa’s Influence in the G20: Outcome Report from the Dakar Regional Conference
This outcome report presents the key findings and recommendations from the 2025 G20 Regional Conference for West Africa held in Dakar and convened by AfriCatalyst alongside leading regional and international…
Read MoreDakar summit hails South Africa’s G20 presidency, calls for stronger regional coordination
Dakar, Senegal- With Africa’s standing in global decision-making rising, policymakers, senior government leaders, central bank officials, economists and development partners from across West Africa met in Dakar on October 30th-31st,…
Read MoreAdvancing Africa’s Voice Within the G20 | CNBC Africa Interview with AfriCatalyst & SAIIA
As Africa takes a historic step into the #g20 Presidency under South Africa’s leadership, the conversation around Africa’s influence in global economic and climate governance has never been more urgent.…
Read MoreFinancing Africa’s Future: AfriCatalyst at the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings 2025
We are proud to have been part of this year’s IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. Throughout the week, our team we engaged in impactful discussions with partners, policymakers,…
Read MoreWhy Better Communication Between Governments and Rating Agencies Matters
Hon. John Mbadi, Cabinet Secretary for The National Treasury and Economic Planning, emphasizes the crucial role of effective communication between governments and credit rating agencies. He explains that credit ratings…
Read MoreKenya concludes landmark workshop on strengthening sovereign credit ratings
MOMBASA, KENYA – Kenya’s push to strengthen its sovereign credit ratings gained momentum this week as policymakers, development partners, and technical experts concluded a landmark national workshop on credit ratings,…
Read MorePreparing for Rating Agency Engagement | Kelvin Dalrymple, AfriCatalyst
Practical insights on crafting a strong national narrative, anticipating rating agency questions, and establishing effective coordination mechanisms.
Read MoreDay 1 Highlights: National Workshop on Sovereign Credit Ratings in Kenya
🌍 This week in Mombasa, we are proud to co-host the National Workshop on Sovereign Credit Ratings alongside the Government of Kenya, UNDP, UNECA, ACET, and APRM The three-day workshop…
Read MoreAt the UN General Assembly, African leaders call for reform of “prejudiced” credit ratings
On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, African leaders and global partners turned their attention to a subject that rarely dominates the headlines but carries enormous consequences: the…
Read MoreBorrower Leadership & Systemic Reforms | AfriCatalyst at UNGA80 Foreign Policy Panel
As global development faces deepening inequality, debt distress, and geopolitical fragmentation, the call for reform has never been stronger. At UNGA80’s “Power of Purpose” event, hosted by Foreign Policy, AfriCatalyst…
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