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  • How Should Africa Navigate the New Development and Climate Finance Landscape

    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…

  • 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…

  • Africa credit ratings ecosystem event 2025.

    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…

  • Breaking Barriers: Maximizing ADF-17 for Africa’s Prosperity

    Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire, in the “Salle des Fêtes” room Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

    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…

  • South South Webinar: Climate Adaptation, Health and Nutrition in NAPs and NDCs

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    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. This South-South webinar aims…

  • Advancing the AU’s Role and Africa’s Influence in the G20

    Shifting Africa’s Role at the G20: From Symbolic Presence to Strategic Influence

    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…

  • Reconfiguring Global Credit Rating Practices: African Perspectives on Reforming the Financial Architecture

    AU Permanent Observer to the United Nations, 3 Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, 305 East 47th Street, 5th Floor NY, United States

    https://youtu.be/GEneaKetia4 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,…

  • Kenya National Workshop on Credit Rating: Building Institutional Capacity and Establishing an Inter-Agency Credit Rating Coordination Committee

    Mombasa, Kenya Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya

    Kenya’s graduation to middle-income status, officially recognized in 2014 when the country rebased its GDP, reflects its significant economic progress, with nominal GDP estimated at USD 110 billion in 2024 and a per capita income exceeding USD 2,100. Yet, this growth belies persistent vulnerabilities: Kenya’s investment needs to achieve Vision 2030 and the Medium-Term Plan…

  • G20 Conference in West Africa: Empowering Africa’s Voice Within the G20

    Noom Hotel, Dakar Senegal Dakar, Senegal

    2025 has been an important year for development, especially for Africa. South Africa’s G20 presidency, culminating soon, has presented an opportunity to shape global discussions and advance a Global South development agenda, building on the efforts of the previous three G20 presidencies from the Global South. It has strategically placed African development priorities squarely on…

  • Expert Talk on Access to Finance Agribusiness Transformation in Africa

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      https://youtube.com/live/FYGKGN4hRlA The CAADP Kampala Action Plan (2026–2035) sets an ambitious agenda for transforming agrifood systems, placing agribusiness financing at the heart of Africa’s development strategy. With targets to mobilize $100 billion in investment, boost agrifood output by 45%, and triple intra-African trade, the Action Plan prioritizes inclusive financing for agri-SMEs, farmer-led enterprises, and climate-resilient…

  • Advancing Africa’s Economic Transformation through Africa’s – US Private Sector Partnerships

    African Union Representational Mission to the United States, 1640 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 1640 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, DC, WA, United States

    https://youtu.be/y0375o0Np8g The African Union Permanent Mission to the United States in partnership with AfriCatalyst hosted a high-level dialogue under the theme “Advancing Africa’s Economic Transformation through Africa–U.S. Private Sector Partnerships.” The event, which took place on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.. This dialogue brought together senior policymakers, private sector…

  • Beyond Financial Indicators: The Narrative Premium in African Credit Risk

    Africa House (African Union Mission, 1640 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, DC 20007)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH9fr_6-ons The African Peer Review Mechanism, in partnership with AfriCatalyst, United Nations Development Programme, African Center for Economic Transformation, and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, hosted a high-level dialogue under the theme “Beyond Financial Indicators: The Narrative Premium in African Credit Risk.” The event was held on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings…

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