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The continent that pays more to borrow. Inside Africa’s fight against biased credit ratings.
Africa’s dialogue with key institutions at the apex of the global financial architecture is a...
Day 3 Highlights: Regional Consultation on Strengthening Sovereign Credit Ratings in West Africa
We wrapped up the final day of the regional consultation by focusing on something just...
Day 2 Highlights: Regional Consultation on Strengthening Sovereign Credit Ratings in West Africa
What does it really take to improve a country’s credit rating? On Day 2 of...
Day 1 Highlights: Regional Consultation on Strengthening Sovereign Credit Ratings in West Africa
Last week, we co-hosted a transformative three day regional consultation in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, alongside...
West African leaders seek to close credit rating divide amid push for financial equity
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire - As Africa faces rising debt burdens, fluctuating aid flows, and soaring...
As aid declines, the African Development Fund-17 secures $11 billion for Africa’s green transition
The African Development Fund (ADF) recently concluded its 17th replenishment meeting, marking a significant stride...
Global Leaders unite to advance the African Development Fund’s 17th Replenishment
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – May 28, 2025 . On the sidelines of the African Development...
Africa must rethink credit ratings to unlock domestic financing
Cape Town, 21 May 2025 - Unlocking domestic financing in Africa will remain difficult withouta...
AfriCatalyst à la Conférence de l’Union africaine sur la dette
AfriCatalyst est honoré d’avoir pris part à la Conférence de l’Union africaine sur la dette,...
The Chimera of Private Finance for Development
A fashionable idea has yet to fulfil its promise Ten years ago world leaders agreed...
Press Release: AfriCatalyst Centers Key Discussions on the Margins of the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF.
Washington, DC, 25th April 2025: AfriCatalyst partnered with various stakeholders to spotlight challenges facing African...
The Future of the African Development Bank with Three Presidential Candidates
In May, the African Development Bank (AfDB) will elect its next president, who will succeed...
Developing a Credit Ratings Ecosystem in Africa
African economies face ongoing challenges with credit ratings ranging from perceived bias and lack of...
EU, China, and India drove half of Africa’s trade in 2023, U.S. influence waning
With the United States representing a comparatively smaller share, some analysts suggest African economies may...
Our CEO Daouda Sembene discusses the policy shifts in U.S. foreign and trade policy.
As global markets grapple with shifting economic landscapes and the ripple effects of major geopolitical...
Notre PDG, Daouda Sembene, sur France 24
Notre PDG, Daouda Sembene, PhD est intervenu sur FRANCE 24 pour discuter de l’impact des...
