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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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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=America/New_York:20250923T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
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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\, New York\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
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SUMMARY:Kenya National Workshop on Credit Rating: Building Institutional Capacity and Establishing an Inter-Agency Credit Rating Coordination Committee
DESCRIPTION: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 IV (MTP IV)—the final plan under Vision 2030\, running from 2023 to 2027—are estimated at over 25% of GDP annually\, while current domestic savings and fiscal allocations fall short\, leaving an investment financing gap of over 9% of GDP each year (equivalent to about USD 10 billion). \n  \nCompounding these challenges\, Kenya faces diminishing Official Development Assistance (ODA) and declining donor commitments. For instance\, ODA flows have dropped from 4.7% of GNI in 2015 to about 3.2% in 2023\, reflecting global fiscal tightening and shifting donor priorities. As a result\, Kenya must increasingly rely on international and domestic capital markets to finance its development agenda. \n  \nHowever\, Kenya’s sovereign credit ratings—currently B/B2/B+ as assigned by S&P\, Moody’s\, and Fitch\, respectively—have remained stagnant over the past five years\, despite periodic downgrades due to rising debt service costs and fiscal pressures. This constrained rating profile has led to higher borrowing costs: for example\, Kenya’s June 2021 Eurobond was priced at 6.3%—significantly above peer countries like Senegal (5.7%)—with yields driven by a perceived elevated country risk premium and credit spread. Debt service as a share of revenues has grown from 28% in 2018 to over 32% in 2023\, further squeezing fiscal space and threatening to crowd out critical investments in infrastructure\, health\, education\, and climate resilience. \n  \nThese challenges have been central to recent regional and international discussions. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Capacity Building Workshop\, held in Addis Ababa in September 2024\, and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Africa Annual Conference on Credit Ratings\, held in Cape Town in April 2025\, highlighted the urgency for African countries\, including Kenya\, to strengthen their technical capacity\, build institutional frameworks for transparent engagement\, and proactively address rating agency concerns. For Kenya\, improving sovereign creditworthiness is no longer a financial technicality—it is a national priority to unlock the low-cost capital needed to achieve inclusive and sustainable development.  \n  \nThe Africa Credit Ratings Initiative is a flagship effort led by UNDP to support African countries in improving their sovereign creditworthiness and accessing development finance on fairer terms. Through a combination of technical assistance\, regional workshops\, research\, and partnerships at regional and global levels\, the initiative aims to strengthen institutional capacity\, promote data transparency\, and address methodological subjectivities that contribute to inflated risk premiums. With support from the Government of Japan\, the initiative works closely with governments\, rating agencies\, and regional bodies to ensure countries are not only better prepared for rating assessments but also empowered to shape the narratives that influence investor perception. 
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/kenya-national-workshop-on-credit-rating-building-institutional-capacity-and-establishing-an-inter-agency-credit-rating-coordination-committee/
LOCATION:Mombasa\, Kenya\, Mombasa\, Mombasa\, Kenya
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20251110T100413Z
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SUMMARY:G20 Conference in West Africa: Empowering Africa’s Voice Within the G20
DESCRIPTION: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 the global agenda. With the African Union now a permanent member of the G20\, Africa’s collective voice is stronger than ever. This presents a critical opportunity for the continent to influence global decisions in support of Africa’s development priorities. To achieve meaningful and impactful engagement that goes beyond South Africa’s presidency\, stronger coordination\, strategic agenda-setting\, and enhanced capacity among African stakeholders are essential for effective participation in G20 process. With the South Africa G20 deliberations nearing completion\, it is crucial to keep African stakeholders informed\, integrate their perspectives into discussions\, and ensure their priorities are reflected in global policy outcomes.  \nSouth Africa’s G20 presidency has also unfolded alongside other critical global processes\, including the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville\, which has recently concluded\, and ongoing preparations for COP30 in Belém\, both of which have reinforced the urgent need for innovative and equitable financing solutions. This convergence of high-level engagements marks a pivotal moment in which Africa’s collective voice is more powerfully positioned than ever to shape global economic decisions that will influence the continent’s development path for years to come. \nAgainst this background\, the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)\, AfriCatalyst\, African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD)\, and the United Nations Development Programme organized a two-day conference for key stakeholders in West Africa to engage and discuss Africa’s priorities at the G20 and assess their resonance and integration with the broader global development agenda. The targeted stakeholders for this conference include think tanks\, policymakers (government and the diplomatic community)\, multilateral banks\, and the media \n  \nDAY 1 \n \n  \nDAY 2
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/g20-conference-in-west-africa-empowering-africas-voice-within-the-g20/
LOCATION:Noom Hotel\, Dakar Senegal\, Dakar\, Senegal
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SUMMARY:Expert Talk on Access to Finance Agribusiness Transformation in Africa
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe 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 value chains. It underscores the need for gender-responsive\, youth-driven\, and cooperative-based models to unlock equitable growth. \nSimilarly\, Agri-MSMEs in the Caribbean and Pacific regions face access to finance challenges. Sharing success stories in these regions and hearing from counterparts in Africa would be beneficial to all parties in the context of South-South exchanges and learnings. \nThis webinar will convene key stakeholders to explore innovative financing approaches and strategic partnerships aligned with these priorities. \n 
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/expert-talk-on-access-to-finance-agribusiness-transformation-in-africa/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T164541Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Africa’s Economic Transformation through Africa’s – US Private Sector Partnerships
DESCRIPTION: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.. \nThis dialogue brought together senior policymakers\, private sector leaders\, and development finance institutions to discuss how stronger Africa–U.S. partnerships can help mobilize investment and support Africa’s long-term economic transformation. As global supply chains evolve and demand grows for critical minerals\, energy infrastructure\, and digital connectivity\, the discussion explored how Africa can position itself as a strategic investment destination while advancing continental development priorities.
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/advancing-africas-economic-transformation-through-africas-us-private-sector-partnerships/
LOCATION: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T204710Z
CREATED:20260331T181653Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Financial Indicators: The Narrative Premium in African Credit Risk
DESCRIPTION: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 2026 in Washington\, D.C. \nThe dialogue brought together senior policymakers\, investors\, credit rating agencies\, and development finance institutions to examine how perception-driven narratives continue to shape Africa’s cost of capital. While macroeconomic fundamentals across many African countries are comparable to global peers\, borrowing costs remain elevated—pointing to the growing influence of non-economic factors such as investor sentiment\, information asymmetries\, and global risk narratives. The discussion explored ways in which Africa can better position itself within the global financial system by addressing these perception gaps and strengthening its voice in international financial discourse.
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/beyond-financial-indicators-the-narrative-premium-in-african-credit-risk/
LOCATION:Africa House (African Union Mission\, 1640 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington\, DC 20007)
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260511T113000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260511T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T141500Z
CREATED:20260423T145635Z
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SUMMARY:Integrating Debt Sustainability and Climate Transition:  African Country Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:African countries are navigating rising debt pressures\, increasing climate risks\, and growing development financing needs. This high-level side event brings together African Ministers\, policymakers\, and global partners to explore how debt sustainability\, climate transition\, and development priorities can be better aligned. \nThe session will focus on translating global reform discussions into practical\, country-driven solutions. It will highlight national reform priorities\, identify actionable pathways such as integrating climate into macro-fiscal frameworks and advancing innovative financial instruments\, and support structured follow-up under the 4P debt–nature–climate workstream. \nTaking place during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi\, the event provides a platform for meaningful dialogue between African leaders and international partners to help shape a more responsive and inclusive global financial system.
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/integrating-debt-sustainability-and-climate-transition-african-country-perspectives/
LOCATION:Taifa Amphitheatre\, University of Nairobi\, University of Nairobi\, Nairobi\, Kenya
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20260707T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20260707T130000
DTSTAMP:20260709T122315Z
CREATED:20260624T132911Z
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SUMMARY:Expert Talk on Access To Finance For Agro-industrialisation In Africa
DESCRIPTION:How can finance be used to enable agro-industrial transformation in Africa? This upcoming webinar will focus on how enterprises can translate their improved access to finance into tangible gains in operational performance\, throughput\, product quality\, and commercial scalability. \n\nA recent study from AUDA-NEPAD and the GIZ Agribusiness Facility for Africa shows the many agro-processors continue to operate below installed capacity. The reasons for reduced capacity utilisation are numerous – inconsistent raw material supply\, technology gaps\, supply chain disruptions\, inadequate infrastructure\, weak operational systems\, efficiency losses\, and persistent financing constraints. However\, this highlights that capacity utilization is not a narrow technical issue but a multidimensional challenge for enterprises. \nFocusing on this challenge\, this webinar will help agribusinesses understand how to convert financial resources into improved capacity utilization\, higher operational efficiency\, and integration within the CAADP Kampala objectives on value addition\, trade\, and investment. The report results will be presented followed by a discussion among an expert panel and an open Q&A with the audience. \nSpeakers and panelists  \n\nEstherine Lisinge-Fotabong\, African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)\nDora Siliya\, former Member of Parliament and Minister of Agriculture in Zambia\nDaniel Annerose\, agCelerant\nEric Picard\, Access to Finance Rwanda\nAgatha Thuo\, CEO of Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET)\nCharles Muigai\, Mazaopesa Ltd\, and author of the AUDA-NEPAD/GIZ commissioned study Baseline Study on Operational Performance and Threshold Operational Optimization of 20 Medium and Large-scale Agro-processors in Africa\nHamady Diop\, AfriCatalyst (moderator)\n\nExpert talk series \nThis webinar is part of a series that explores access to finance for agrifood business. An earlier webinar explored the financial constraints that these businesses face and options for sustainable funding and institutional engagement. It can be viewed here.
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/access-to-finance-for-agro-industrialisation-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20260730T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20260730T140000
DTSTAMP:20260730T141537Z
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SUMMARY:Credit Ratings and Development Finance: How Sovereign Credit Ratings Shape Corporate and SOE Financing
DESCRIPTION:Credit ratings play a critical role in shaping access to affordable capital across African economies. While they directly influence government borrowing costs\, sovereign credit ratings also affect financing conditions for state-owned enterprises (SOEs)\, commercial banks\, infrastructure projects\, and private companies. As a result\, they have significant implications for investment\, economic transformation\, and sustainable development. \nThis webinar will explore how sovereign credit ratings influence corporate and SOE financing\, infrastructure investment\, and broader development finance outcomes across Africa. The discussion will examine how sovereign ratings and sovereign ceilings affect access to capital\, investor confidence\, foreign direct investment\, and the ability of African institutions to raise finance independently. \nParticipants will gain a deeper understanding of how sovereign credit ratings shape development finance\, capital market access\, and financing conditions across African economies. The webinar will explore the implications of sovereign ceilings for corporate\, bank\, and state-owned enterprise financing\, examine their impact on infrastructure investment and project finance\, and discuss practical approaches to improving access to affordable capital. \nSpeakers and Panelists\n\nDaouda Sembene (PhD)\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, AfriCatalyst\nMcBride P. Nkhalamba\, Director Governance and Specialised Reporting Ag African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)\nMisheck Mutize (PhD)\, Lead Expert on Support to African Countries on Credit Rating Agencies\, African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)\nTatonga Gardner Rusike (PhD)\, Chief Economist for Africa\, Bank of America\nPaul Gamble\, Senior Director\, Fitch Ratings\nDaniel Cash\, Fellow (Non-Resident) at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR)\nMaggie Mutesi\, Managing Director\, Mansa Media (Moderator)\n\nThis webinar\, organized in partnership with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)\, will bring together policymakers\, development finance experts\, investors\, and industry leaders to discuss the link between sovereign credit ratings and Africa’s development financing agenda. \n  \n 
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/credit-ratings-and-development-finance-how-sovereign-credit-ratings-shape-corporate-and-soe-financing/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260827T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260827T123000
DTSTAMP:20261005T115450Z
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SUMMARY:What exactly should African Borrower Coordination aim to achieve?
DESCRIPTION:Africa’s debt landscape has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades. African sovereign borrowers find themselves navigating negotiations in isolation. This division dilutes collective bargaining power and perpetuates a system where African nations remain ‘ruletakers’ rather than active ‘rule-makers’ in the global financial architecture. Borrowers need to start discussing these differences and determine a strategy to ensuring creditors match the needs of borrowers. This side event aims to help borrowers’ forums complement one another by asking: \n\nWhat terms and conditions should they be aiming to build consensus around when it comes to a) debt reprofiling; b) debt restructuring and c) debt relief? What are the helpful precedents in this regard?\nWhat are the acceptable\, benchmark terms around the tenor and interest rate (and other issues e.g. transparency) for new\, fresh finance should they be aiming to build consensus around – when it comes to different creditors\n\nSpeakers and Panelists\nIvory Kairo\, Decolonizing Development Programme Manager\, Development Reimagined\nRaphael Owino Otieno\, Director General of the Public Debt Management Office\, The National Treasury of Kenya\nPaul Nondo Sikazwe\, Technical Advisor on Public Debt at the Africa Union Commission\nAfrica Kiiza\,  Pan Africa Advocacy and Policy Lead\, Christian Aid\nPratik Patel\, Nairobi Bureau Chief\, AfriCatalyst\nFrank Adu\, Senior Economist and Consultant\, African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)\nTumba Tshimanga\, Advocacy Lead\, Economic Management\, African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) (Moderator) \n 
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/what-exactly-should-african-borrower-coordination-aim-to-achieve/
LOCATION:AfCoDD Room 2 – Kilimanjaro 2\, Raddison Blu Upper Hill\, Raddison Blu Upper Hill\, Nairobi\, Nairobi\, Kenya
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20260903T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20260903T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T094616Z
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SUMMARY:Experts discuss key findings from recent research on Capital Strategies for Africa's Green Minerals.
DESCRIPTION:Africa is central to the global energy transition\, with its rich reserves of green minerals offering significant opportunities for economic transformation\, industrial development\, and sustainable investment. Yet unlocking this potential will require new approaches to financing\, stronger policy alignment\, and investment frameworks that support responsible and inclusive growth. \nFollowing the publication of the co-authored report Powering the Transition: Capital Strategies for Africa’s Green Minerals\, Africatalyst and SLR invite investors\, financial institutions\, policymakers\, mining and industry stakeholders\, and development partners to an expert webinar exploring the report’s key findings and their implications for Africa’s green minerals sector. \nThe discussion will examine the financing gaps and investment barriers facing Africa’s green minerals\, while highlighting practical strategies to build a stronger pipeline of responsible\, investable projects. \nWhat to expect\nThe webinar will explore key recommendations from the report\, including: \n\nAligning mining\, climate and industrial policies to create a more coherent investment environment.\nScaling blended finance and innovative financing instruments to mobilize capital and reduce investment risks.\nStrengthening ESG and inclusion frameworks to ensure that green minerals development delivers responsible and broad-based benefits.\nBuilding bankable project pipelines that can attract and sustain private and institutional investment.\nDeepening regional integration through AfCFTA to strengthen value chains\, markets\, and opportunities across the continent.\n\nJoin Africatalyst and SLR for an informed discussion on how innovative capital strategies can help translate Africa’s green mineral wealth into responsible investment\, industrial development\, and inclusive economic growth. \n  \n Register Here\n 
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/experts-discuss-key-findings-from-recent-research-on-capital-strategies-for-africas-green-minerals/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20260922T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20260922T150000
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SUMMARY:De-risking Africa: Mobilising Capital at Scale for Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:On the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (#UNGA81)\, in collaboration with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)\, we will convene a high-level discussion on how Africa can de-risk investment\, mobilise capital at scale and advance sustainable development. \nThe discussion will bring together policymakers\, development finance institutions\, investors\, philanthropic organisations\, multilateral institutions and private sector leaders to look at practical ways to reduce investment risks\, strengthen Africa’s financial architecture and unlock greater flows of domestic and international capital for sustainable development. \nSpeakers and Panelists\nH.E. Amb. Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre\, Chief Executive Officer\, African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) \nH.E. Francisca Tatchouop Belobe\, Commissioner for Economic Development\, Trade\, Tourism\, Industry\, and Minerals (ETTIM)\, African Union Commission (AUC) \nEjigayhu Tefera\, Senior Economist – APRM \nJoydeep Mukherji\, Managing Director Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services \nBart Oosterveld\, Chief Criteria Officer\, Fitch Ratings \nDr. Raymond Gilpin\, Chief Economist\, Head of Strategy\, Analysis and Research\, Regional Bureau for Africa\, UNDP \nDavid Rogovic\, Senior Analyst\, Moody’s \nRob Floyd\,  Director\, Transformation Design Hub – Africa Centre for Economic Transformation (Moderator) \nDr. McBride Nkhalamba\, Director – Governance & Specialised Report \n  \n Register Here
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/de-risking-africa-mobilising-capital-at-scale-for-sustainable-development/
LOCATION:AU Permanent Observer to the United Nations\, New York\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20260923T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20260923T180000
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SUMMARY:U.S. Global Health Policy Shifts and African Health Financing Innovations
DESCRIPTION:The America First Global Health Strategy was released by the Trump Administration last September\, charting a new pathway for U.S. global health assistance. Since then\, the Administration has signed 34 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) — 22 across Africa — to establish U.S. global health assistance and country co-financing commitments. As African nations design implementation plans in line with the MOUs\, they are also establishing domestic resource innovations to increase financing for health infrastructure and service delivery. The MOUs signal an important shift in the goal of country ownership and how global health support will be financed and delivered. It is imperative that such rapid shifts in policy are matched with investments in the systems\, structure\, and accountability measures necessary to ensure their ultimate success. \n\n\nThis event will cover: \n\n\nShifting U.S. policies for global health financing\nInnovations in domestic resource mobilization for health across Africa\nOpportunities to leverage new health financing mechanisms and global partnerships to strengthen health systems\nPractical recommendations for policymakers and partners to advance sustainable health financing\n\n Register Here
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/us-global-health-policy-shifts-and-african-health-financing-innovations/
LOCATION:601 Lexington Avenue\, New York City\, https://maps.app.goo.gl/qL4SGgXqepLHPEMN8\, New York City\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20260929T120000
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SUMMARY:From Grant-Ready to Finance-Ready: What Stands Between Africa's Agri-SMEs and a Financing Decision?
DESCRIPTION:Following earlier sessions on post-grant financing and productive finance in agro-processing\, this session shifts from enterprise performance to bankability. It explores why Agri-SMEs seeking USD 25\,000–1.5M face Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest financing gap\, and identifies the structural bottlenecks preventing transactions from closing. \nKey Discussion Themes\n\nThe Bankability Bottleneck: High origination and due diligence costs ($15k/loan) make smaller loans unprofitable for banks\, leading to a sector average return on assets of −0.7% versus 3–5% for regional lenders.\nCapital Chain Alignment: Upstream requirements from DFIs\, blended-finance facilities\, and guarantee schemes directly dictate what local lenders can offer enterprises.\nBridging the Information Divide: Addressing mutual misunderstandings—lenders misreading agricultural production cycles and cash flows\, while enterprises lack readiness for commercial standards.\nCAADP Kampala Alignment: Unlocking pipeline execution to support the CAADP Kampala Declaration target of mobilizing USD 100B in agrifood investments by 2035.\n\n  \n Register Here\n 
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/from-grant-ready-to-finance-ready-what-stands-between-africas-agri-smes-and-a-financing-decision/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20261005T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Dakar:20261006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T074004Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Africa Annual Conference on Credit Ratings Towards Developing African Capital Markets: Rechannelling Africa's Capital
DESCRIPTION:How can Africa better leverage its own capital to finance its development? \nThe 2nd Africa Annual Conference on Credit Ratings will bring together policymakers\, financial institutions\, investors\, credit rating agencies\, researchers\, and other key stakeholders to explore how credit ratings\, domestic capital markets\, and innovative financing approaches can support Africa’s economic transformation. \nUnder the theme “Towards Developing African Capital Markets: Rechanneling Africa’s Capital\,” the conference will advance dialogue on strengthening Africa’s financial architecture\, reducing borrowing costs\, deepening domestic capital markets\, and mobilising African capital for African development. \n Register Here
URL:https://africatalyst.com/event/2nd-africa-annual-conference-on-credit-ratings-towards-developing-african-capital-markets-rechannelling-africas-capital/
LOCATION:The InterContinental Mauritius Balaclava\, Port Louis\, Mauritius\, Port Louis\, Mauritius
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