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In Seville, a Renewed Global Pledge to Fix Development Finance – and a Moment of Opportunity for Africa
SEVILLE, Spain — The recently concluded Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) has...

Artificial 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...

Why the world’s perception is costing Africa its future
African countries are still assessed by a credit ratings system whose judgments are based on...

South Africa’s Debt Crisis: Are We Heading for a Fiscal Cliff?
“Over 3 billion people live in countries spending more on debt than health, education, or...

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...

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...