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Biased credit ratings are costing Africa billions, and worsening its health crises
As Zambia mourned the death of its former President Edgar Lungu on June 5, a...
Debt over Development? New Report Reveals Debt Trap Draining Developing Nations of Vital Services
A sweeping new report has laid bare the growing cost of sovereign debt for developing...
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...
![Tabatinga, Brazil - Sep 21, 2018: People on the boat from Ticuna tribe (Magüta, Tucuna, Tikuna, or Tukuna]). They are an indigenous people of Brazil, Colombia and Peru. Most numerous tribe in the Brazilian Amazon](https://africatalyst.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/GettyImages-1139352212-1024x768-landscape-ff19d3c259e9793e39bcc26697303289-.jpg "Ticuna tribe")
The climate crisis isn’t gender-neutral. So why is climate finance?
Climate justice and the social impacts of climate change will be a key thematic concern...
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...
Behind high borrowing costs: How credit rating agencies keep developing nations in the red
The global financial system is under mounting pressure to evolve. At the heart of this...
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...
