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CGD Podcast: 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...
How Sub-Regional Development Banks(SRDBs) Can Contribute to the Development Financing Needs of African Countries
According to African Economic Outlook 2024, African countries need to close an annual financing gap...
Unlocking Development Financing: The Role of Sub-Regional Development Banks in Africa’s Growth
In an interview with CNBC Africa, our CEO, Daouda Sembene, discusses the significance of our...
The Case for Local Currency Loans: How IDA Could Help Borrowers Reduce Vulnerability to Debt Crises
Many low-income countries (LICs), particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, face the challenge of repaying loans in...
Dette en Afrique : une situation alarmante et des disparités selon Daouda Sembene (Africatalyst)
Les pays en développement ont versé un montant record en 2023 pour le remboursement leur...
With the world at a crossroads, robust IDA is more critical than ever
As the International Development Association (IDA) replenishment meeting in South Korea begins today, it’s clear that, with...
IDA 21 Pledging final meeting: African Leaders Call for Historic Commitments
Seoul, South Korea – The 21st Replenishment Pledging Conference of the International Development Association (IDA)...
The Role of Local Curency Financing in navigating debt challenges for Low Income Countries
Check out our Senior Advisor Jean-Claude Tchatchouang, Senior Advisor, AfriCatalyst in conversation with CNBC Africa...
IDA Director calls for sustained contributions to fund development in Africa, beyond
The Director of Resource Mobilization for the International Development Association (IDA), Dirk Reinermann, has urged...
Africatalyst calls for IDA-Led Local Currency Loans to Protect Low Income Countries from Exchange Rate Risks in new report
Dakar, 25th November- A new report by AfriCatalyst reveals that multilateral development banks (MDBs) could...
Ahead of COP29, Africatalyst releases report on Unlocking Multilateral Development Banks’ Potential to Address Methane Emissions in Africa
Baku 12 November- As methane emissions across Africa continue to rise and existing financing falls...
AfriCatalyst amplifies its efforts on the reform of the global financial architecture at the IMF- World Bank Annual Meetings
Washington DC- In a week filled with engaging discussions and strategic collaborations at the World...
