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SUMMARY:Reconfiguring Global Credit Rating Practices: African Perspectives on Reforming the Financial Architecture
DESCRIPTION:The global financial architecture is undergoing intense scrutiny amidst calls for reform to ensure fair\, inclusive\, and development-oriented financing for emerging and developing economies. One of the most critical\, yet underexplored\, dimensions of this reform agenda is the role of international credit rating agencies (CRAs) in shaping sovereign access to capital\, determining borrowing costs\, and influencing development trajectories. \nAfrican countries have long raised concerns about the opacity\, methodological biases\, and pro-cyclicality of sovereign credit ratings issued by dominant global agencies. These concerns were exacerbated during COVID\, when several African economies experienced rapid downgrades despite relatively low default rates. In response\, the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)\, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and other partners\, has taken the lead in proposing systemic reforms and establishing the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) — a continental institution designed to bring transparency\, contextual accuracy\, and African agency into the global credit rating ecosystem. \nThis UNGA side event offers a timely and strategic platform to elevate African voices in global financial discourse\, share policy innovations\, and build consensus around a more equitable and development-sensitive global credit rating system.
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/reconfiguring-global-credit-rating-practices-african-perspectives-on-reforming-the-financial-architecture/
LOCATION:AU Permanent Observer to the United Nations\, 3 Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza\, 305 East 47th Street\, 5th Floor\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20250828T110000
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SUMMARY:Shifting Africa’s Role at the G20: From Symbolic Presence to Strategic Influence
DESCRIPTION:Africa’s permanent seat at the G20 represents a significant milestone in the continent’s engagement with global economic governance structures. The African Union in the G20 report\, jointly released by GHS and AfriCatalyst\, with an accompanying policy brief\, Maximizing Africa’s Influence in the G20\, comes at a pivotal moment—midway through South Africa’s G20 presidency and amid evolving global dynamics. \nAgainst this backdrop\, AfriCatalyst and Global Health Strategies (GHS) are hosting a high-level virtual media roundtable to engage with the media\, on Africa’s strategic role at the G20. The event will also see the launch of  “The African Union G20 Report”  and AfriCatalyst’s policy brief Maximizing Africa’s Influence in the G20 \nThis Roundtable conversation will spotlight key recommendations and reforms to strengthen Africa’s voice in the G20\, covering: Global Financial Architecture reforms\, Climate adaptation financing\, Digital Public Infrastructure and Health financing for resilience \nAs part of the broader visibility plan for these documents\, a virtual high-level roundtable is proposed to serve as a soft launch targeting trusted media\, policy\, and technical audiences.
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/shifting-africas-role-at-the-g20-from-symbolic-presence-to-strategic-influence/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250717T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250717T160000
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SUMMARY:South South Webinar: Climate Adaptation\, Health and Nutrition in NAPs and NDCs
DESCRIPTION:As countries work to enhance the implementation of their National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)\, the intersection of climate adaptation\, health\, and nutrition remains a critical yet underexplored area. Addressing these linkages is essential for ensuring that climate policies are people-centered\, equitable\, and effective in promoting long-term resilience. \nThis South-South webinar aims to foster knowledge exchange between African and Latin American countries\, highlighting success stories\, opportunities\, and challenges in integrating climate adaptation\, health\, and nutrition into NAPs and NDCs. The discussion will center on practical policy implementation strategies\, financing priorities\, governance structures\, and technical capacity-building needs to advance these efforts. \nBy convening key stakeholders\, this webinar will enable cross-regional dialogue\, facilitate partnerships\, and promote the adoption of effective policies and approaches that strengthen national adaptation planning and implementation.\n \nLaunching during the webinar\, the new AfriCatalyst policy papers — “Climate Change and Nutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Pathways for Investment\,” “The Climate and Health Nexus: Country Priorities\, Best Buys\, Challenges\, and Opportunities\,” and “Climate Change and Water Resources: Leveraging High-Resolution Data for Adaptation and Resilience” explore how climate impacts essential sectors like nutrition\, health\, and water. These papers offer evidence-based insights and actionable recommendations to guide investment and policymaking for a more resilient and inclusive future in Sub-Saharan Africa. \nDownload Here \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/south-south-webinar-climate-adaptation-health-and-nutrition-in-naps-and-ndcs/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250528T110000
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SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers: Maximizing ADF-17 for Africa's Prosperity
DESCRIPTION:Africa 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 affordable\, targeted\, and transformative investments across the continent. \nSince its inception in 1972\, the ADF has invested $45 billion across more than 40 countries\, supporting infrastructure\, energy\, health\, and education. ADF-17 arrives at a time when global interest in reforming the international financial system is gaining traction\, especially with Africa playing a more assertive role through platforms like South Africa’s G20 presidency. This high-level panel will make the case for an ambitious replenishment and broader donor participation\, including new partners such as BRICS nations\, Gulf states\, and African contributors. \nThis timely discussion will move beyond technical funding issues to position ADF as a strategic lever for global stability and prosperity. It will spotlight ADF’s track record of impact and accountability\, and emphasize African ownership in shaping the future of development finance.
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/breaking-barriers-maximizing-adf-17-for-africas-prosperity/
LOCATION:Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire\, in the “Salle des Fêtes” room\, Abidjan\, Côte d'Ivoire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T123000
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SUMMARY:Developing A Credit Ratings Ecosystem In Africa
DESCRIPTION: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 G20 in 2025\, and the African Union (AU) now a permanent member of the G20\, this is a critical moment for African governments to shape the reform of the global financial architecture in a way that supports fair and sustainable access to credit. \nRecent developments in this area include the AU’s establishment of an Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA)\, led by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)\, as well as the launch of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and AfriCatalyst credit ratings initiative in 2024\, aimed at helping African countries navigate their credit ratings processes effectively. \nBuilding on this\, The APRM\, UNDP\, UNECA\, ACET\, AfriCatalyst and the Open Society Foundations are co-hosting a side event titled: Developing a credit rating ecosystem in Africa\, on the margins of the 2025 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings This event will explore how a well-functioning\, African-led credit rating ecosystem can mobilize financing\, enhance debt sustainability\, and drive Africa’s development agenda at the global level. \nThe event will provide a platform for discussions on several issues related to credit ratings\, including: \na)     The role of credit ratings in shaping Africa’s economic development. \nb)    Challenges and opportunities in the credit rating process for African countries. . \nc)     The rationale and roadmap for establishing an Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA). \nd)     Highlight the current and planned work of credit ratings capacity building initiatives. \ne)     Explore strategies to improve transparency and engagement with global rating agencies. \nf)      Strengthen collaboration between African institutions and international financial organizations. \ng)     Collaboration between African institutions and international stakeholders to enhance the credit rating process.
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/developing-a-credit-rating-ecosystem-in-africa/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423
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SUMMARY:Global Economic Governance in crisis: The way forward
DESCRIPTION: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 Bretton Woods.\nThis Roundtable will discuss the future of the global economic order and different scenarios that we need to be thinking about.
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/global-economic-governance-in-crisis-the-way-forward/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTSTAMP:20260516T140908
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SUMMARY:How Should Africa Navigate the New Development and Climate Finance Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Africatalyst\, in partnership with the Center For Global Development\,  will be organizing a side event consisting of 2 sections – a fireside chat and a panel discussion on responses to this crisis with former and current policymakers\, thought leaders\, economists\, and advocacy partners.  Participants will discuss the impact of the new development landscape and how African leaders can accelerate the process away from aid dependency. \n  \n  \n Register for Event\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/how-should-africa-navigate-the-new-development-and-climate-finance-landscape/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250422
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SUMMARY:A roundtable Discussion on the MVI with International Financial Institutions\, International Organizations\, Multilateral Banks as well as Development Partners and select representatives from vulnerable countries
DESCRIPTION:AfriCatalyst and UN OHRLLS will convene a roundtable discussion to provide a fora for discussions on how the MVI could be of potential relevance to selected international financial institutions in supporting developing countries to access affordable and appropriate financing that supports the achievement of their sustainable development goals.
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/a-roundtable-discussion-on-the-mvi-with-international-financial-institutions-international-organizations-multilateral-banks-as-well-as-development-partners-and-select-representatives-from-vulnerable/
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SUMMARY:Tackling Africa’s Debt Crisis: Pathways to Progress through Improved Credit Ratings
DESCRIPTION:AfriCatalyst\, 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 borrowing costs\, ease debt stress\, and unlock more affordable development financing. \n  \n Register
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/tackling-africas-debt-crisis-pathways-to-progress-through-improved-credit-ratings/
LOCATION:Washington DC & Virtual\, 1640 Wisconsin Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20007\, United States\, Washington\, DC\, 1640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241023T123000
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SUMMARY:IDA and the Global Safety Net
DESCRIPTION:AfriCatalyst 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 of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group \n  \n  \n Register
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/ida-and-the-global-safety-net/
LOCATION:Washington DC & Virtual\, 1640 Wisconsin Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20007\, United States\, Washington\, DC\, 1640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T153000
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CREATED:20240925T142214Z
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SUMMARY:The role of African Multilateral Financial Institutions in catalyzing sustainable economic development in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:With 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 to adequate and sustainable development financing is crucial. \nBuilding up on this efforts on October 22nd Africatalyst \,the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) and The African Union will jointly convening a high-level side event on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group under the theme “   The role of African Multilateral Financial Institutions in catalyzing sustainable economic development in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges”.  \nBringing together key stakeholders\, including policymakers\, financial institutions\, investors\, economists\, and financial experts\, the event will explore strategies\, challenges\, and opportunities to access global capital for viable public and private sector projects that will ultimately drive inclusive and sustainable development across the continent. \nThe event will also focus on: \n\nHighlighting the urgent need for development financing in Africa and its transformative impact on infrastructure\, human capital\, climate resilience\, and public and private sector development.\nEmphasizing the critical role of African Multilateral Financial Institutions in addressing the continent’s financing challenges.\n Amplifying Africa’s voice in global sustainable finance discussions.\n Promoting knowledge sharing and capacity building among participants to strengthen financial ecosystems in Africa.\nExploring AAMFI’s relationships with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to enhance their effectiveness in global financial architecture.\nFacilitating engaging discussions on innovative financing mechanisms for sustainable development.\n\n  \n Register
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/the-role-of-african-multilateral-financial-institutions-in-catalyzing-sustainable-economic-development-in-africa-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Washington DC & Virtual\, 1640 Wisconsin Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20007\, United States\, Washington\, DC\, 1640\, United States
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