Posts by AfriCatalyst
At 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…
Read MoreCarbon Pricing for Inclusive Growth | AfriCatalyst CEO Daouda Sembene at Harvard Climate Symposium
At the Harvard Climate Symposium 2025, AfriCatalyst CEO Daouda Sembene joined global leaders to discuss how carbon pricing can open new economic opportunities for low-income countries. Speaking on the panel…
Read MoreHow Stronger Credit Ratings Can Unlock Capital for Africa’s Development
How can African countries strengthen their credit ratings to unlock the capital needed for development? At #TICAD9, in partnership with UNDP, we convened a high-level dialogue that revealed how sovereign…
Read MoreAfrican experts call for permanent African Union Secretariat to strengthen G20 role
When world leaders gather in South Africa for the G20 Summit in November, Africa will be pressing to redefine the continent’s place in global governance. The call was made clear…
Read MoreAfrica at the G20: New Reports Call For Structural Reforms and a Strategic Power Shift
Dakar, Senegal – Africa’s permanent seat at the G20, secured in 2023, represents an opportunity for the continent to influence rules and systems that have historically constrained its development. AfriCatalyst,…
Read MoreAt TICAD9, credit ratings take center stage in Africa’s financing debate
On the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), familiar conversations about aid pledges and trade deals gave way to a deeper concern: Africa’s rising cost…
Read MoreThe cost of Africa’s future, and how to pay for it
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey. With abundant natural resources, a growing entrepreneurial class, and the world’s youngest population, the continent has unmatched potential to achieve…
Read MoreInside the Methane Abatement Bond: Full Interview with Dr. Ibrahima Aidara
Methane accounts for nearly 30% of global warming, yet receives only 2% of climate finance. In an Interview with CNBC Africa interview, Dr. Ibrahima Aidara, Senior Advisor at AfriCatalyst, explains…
Read MoreSouth-South Webinar Calls for Urgent Integration of Climate, Health, and Nutrition in National Policies
AfriCatalyst convenes experts from Africa and Latin America to share cross-regional strategies on building climate-resilient food and health systems Dakar, Senegal, 17 July 2025 — AfriCatalyst hosted a high-level South-South…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence is Rewriting the Future of Work. What Does That Mean for Africa?
Artificial intelligence is no longer just reshaping the future. It’s disrupting the present. From customer service chatbots to predictive supply chains and machine-generated content, AI is now embedded in nearly…
Read MoreWhy the world’s perception is costing Africa its future
African countries are still assessed by a credit ratings system whose judgments are based on weak assumptions. https://african.business/2025/06/finance-services/why-the-worlds-perception-is-costing-africa-its-future
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