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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
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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