Latest Past Events
Tackling Africa’s Debt Crisis: Pathways to Progress through Improved Credit Ratings
Washington DC & Virtual 1640 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States, Washington, DCAfriCatalyst, UNDP, the Brookings Institution, the African Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET), and the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) will co-host an event on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group. The event will focus on expanding the dialogue around how improving sovereign credit ratings can reduce…
IDA and the Global Safety Net
Washington DC & Virtual 1640 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States, Washington, DCAfriCatalyst and the Center for Global Development (CGD) are organizing an event titled "IDA and the Global Safety Net." The discussion will focus on the progress the International Development Association (IDA) has made in advancing Africa’s development in the face of global challenges. The event will take place on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings…
The role of African Multilateral Financial Institutions in catalyzing sustainable economic development in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges
Washington DC & Virtual 1640 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States, Washington, DCWith only six years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Africa requires an estimated $1.3 trillion annually to meet these targets. Unfortunately, current progress falls far short as countries face pressing challenges like debt distress and climate change impacts. For the continent to fully unlock its economic potential and address these challenges, access…