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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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Why financial inclusion still matters to Africa

Financial exclusion is hurting Africa’s prosperity hopes. Currently, 40% of the continent’s population remains unbanked,...
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Towards Africa Climate Week: Expectations and Key Issues

The anticipation is palpable. The hope is credible. Growing up in the harsh, remote regions...
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Explainer: What you need to know about the Africa Climate Week

After months of anticipation and careful planning, the D-Day has finally arrived. Beginning Monday, September...
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Investing in green bonds to bridge climate inequalities

Experts suggest that Green Bonds could be the perfect solution to address the pressing need...
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Rethinking how to attract private sector finance for Africa’s development

For years, the private sector has been hailed as the essential engine of Africa's development....
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Embracing aquaculture to meet Africa’s food needs

Decades after the end of colonial rule, Africa is still struggling to feed its people....
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Emerging threats to debt sustainability in Africa.

The fiscal shocks linked to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict have compounded Africa’s...
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Press Release

AfriCatalyst CEO Daouda Sembene Testifies on International Financial Institutions at U.S. Congressional Hearing DAKAR, Senegal...
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Unlocking climate financing in the developing world’

Every global climate change event begins with words that rival the alphabet for its synchronicity....
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Fixing Africa’s debt challenge

Africa’s economic growth over the last decade has coincided with a rapid accumulation of external...

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