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Preparing Africa for the Next Pandemic: Strategies and Opportunities

Vaccine inequality at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic illustrated the importance of strengthening institutional...
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Press Release: GGGI and UNDP Spark Momentum for Green Investments and Sustainable Future at the 78th United Nations General Assembly

New York, 18 September - Global leaders and influential figures converged on the margins of...
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What Africa can gain from historic G20 membership

After years of lengthy negotiations and aggressive lobbying, the African Union has been admitted to...
Panel discussion on climate financing at a conference in nairobi, kenya, with speakers and attendees engaging in dialogue.

Turning Debt into Climate Action: Africa’s Path to Sustainability

To address the impacts of climate change, government and business leaders meeting at a high-level...
Panelists participate in a climate financing event in nairobi, kenya, on september 5th, 2021.

Press Release: Scaling debt-for-climate swaps to finance Climate Action

At the event, top African experts call for more innovation, partnerships and government reforms to...
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Experts call for concessionary financing to help Africa build resilience and boost economic growth

AfriCatalyst, an-Africa based global development advisory firm, has developed a practical guide to inform policymakers...
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Stakeholders Seek Concessional Financing In Africa

Some stakeholders have called for urgent concessionary financing to help Africa build resilience against shocks...
High-level delegates sit at a u-shaped conference arrangement during the g20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting.

G20 must push relief to avoid debt crises – experts, campaigner

Wealthy nations must improve their floundering flagship debt relief initiative or face a spate of...
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What the strong dollar means for Americans

The U.S. dollar is getting stronger amid a global battle with high inflation. Americans are...
Man speaking at a panel during the halifax international security forum with dalhousie university branding in the background.

International forum brings world security leaders to Dal with post‑COVID era top of mind

The Halifax International Security Forum held its annual Public Panel at Dalhousie University in partnership...
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What Did the Paris Summit Deliver for Africa and What’s Next?

Africa continues to face daunting challenges arising notably from high indebtedness, inflationary pressures, financing shortages,...
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The African Union Should Prepare Now for G20 Membership

As more countries call for the AU to be granted full membership, African leaders must...

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