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What Did the Paris Summit Deliver for Africa and What’s Next?

Africa continues to face daunting challenges arising notably from high indebtedness, inflationary pressures, financing shortages,...
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The African Union Should Prepare Now for G20 Membership

As more countries call for the AU to be granted full membership, African leaders must...
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Why financial inclusion still matters to Africa

Financial exclusion is hurting Africa’s prosperity hopes. Currently, 40% of the continent’s population remains unbanked,...
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Towards Africa Climate Week: Expectations and Key Issues

The anticipation is palpable. The hope is credible. Growing up in the harsh, remote regions...
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Explainer: What you need to know about the Africa Climate Week

After months of anticipation and careful planning, the D-Day has finally arrived. Beginning Monday, September...

Press Release: Scaling debt-for-climate swaps to finance Climate Action

Nairobi, Kenya– At the event, top African experts call for more innovation, partnerships and government...
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Turning Debt into Climate Action: Africa’s Path to Sustainability

To address the impacts of climate change, government and business leaders meeting at a high-level...
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What Africa can gain from historic G20 membership

After years of lengthy negotiations and aggressive lobbying, the African Union has been admitted to...
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Investing in green bonds to bridge climate inequalities

Experts suggest that Green Bonds could be the perfect solution to address the pressing need...
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Rethinking how to attract private sector finance for Africa’s development

For years, the private sector has been hailed as the essential engine of Africa's development....
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Embracing aquaculture to meet Africa’s food needs

Decades after the end of colonial rule, Africa is still struggling to feed its people....
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Emerging threats to debt sustainability in Africa.

The fiscal shocks linked to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict have compounded Africa’s...

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