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Breaking Barriers: Maximizing ADF-17 for Africa’s Prosperity
Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire, in the “Salle des Fêtes” room AbidjanAfrica stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey. Despite immense natural resources, talent, and resilience, many African nations continue to face steep financing barriers from rising debt and high borrowing costs to limited access to global capital. The upcoming seventeenth replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-17) represents a crucial opportunity to unlock…
Developing A Credit Ratings Ecosystem In Africa
African economies continue to face significant challenges related to credit ratings, including perceived biases, lack of transparency, and subjective assessments. With over thirty countries across the continent being rated, actions taken by global credit rating agencies directly influence sovereign debt costs, affecting access to global capital markets and financial sustainability. With South Africa hosting the…
Global Economic Governance in crisis: The way forward
For decades, the Bretton Woods institutions played an essential role in shaping global prosperity. They facilitated the post-war economic boom, helped developing nations build infrastructure, and provided a stable financial system. However, in recent years, these institutions have come under increasing strain. We are now witnessing what could be described as the second breakdown of…