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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,...
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The Chimera of Private Finance for Development

A fashionable idea has yet to fulfil its promise Ten years ago world leaders agreed...
AfriCatalyst team at Spring Meetings 2025.

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...
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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...
Africa credit ratings ecosystem event, April 23.

Developing a Credit Ratings Ecosystem in Africa

African economies face ongoing challenges with credit ratings ranging from perceived bias and lack of...
US trade war: Africa's import share.

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...
Man discussing US trade war on video call.

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...
Man discussing Trump's tariffs on Africa.

Notre PDG, Daouda Sembene, sur France 24

Notre PDG, Daouda Sembene, PhD est intervenu sur FRANCE 24 pour discuter de l’impact des...
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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...
Daouda Sembene, Africatalyst CEO interview.

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...
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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...
RFI Africa: Debt, development, climate solutions.

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...

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