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Why Better Communication Between Governments and Rating Agencies Matters

Hon. John Mbadi, Cabinet Secretary for The National Treasury and Economic Planning, emphasizes the crucial...
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Kenya concludes landmark workshop on strengthening sovereign credit ratings

MOMBASA, KENYA - Kenya’s push to strengthen its sovereign credit ratings gained momentum this week...
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Preparing for Rating Agency Engagement | Kelvin Dalrymple, AfriCatalyst

Practical insights on crafting a strong national narrative, anticipating rating agency questions, and establishing effective...
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Day 1 Highlights: National Workshop on Sovereign Credit Ratings in Kenya

🌍 This week in Mombasa, we are proud to co-host the National Workshop on Sovereign...
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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...
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Borrower Leadership & Systemic Reforms | AfriCatalyst at UNGA80 Foreign Policy Panel

As global development faces deepening inequality, debt distress, and geopolitical fragmentation, the call for reform...
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Carbon 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...
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At the Africa Climate Summit, leaders push for climate finance reforms ahead of COP30

African leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators converged in Ethiopia’s capital for the second Africa Climate...
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How 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?...
Advancing the AU’s Role and Africa’s Influence in the G20

African 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...
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Africa 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...
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At 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...

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