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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, while around 90% of financial…
Towards Africa Climate Week: Expectations and Key Issues
The anticipation is palpable. The hope is credible. Growing up in the harsh, remote regions of Southern Somalia, Noor Mohammed…
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 4th, 2023, leaders from governments,…
Investing in green bonds to bridge climate inequalities
Experts suggest that Green Bonds could be the perfect solution to address the pressing need for increased climate investment in…
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. It represents more than 80%…
Embracing aquaculture to meet Africa’s food needs
Decades after the end of colonial rule, Africa is still struggling to feed its people. At least one in five…
Emerging threats to debt sustainability in Africa.
The fiscal shocks linked to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict have compounded Africa’s economic situation. Over the last…
Press Release
AfriCatalyst CEO Daouda Sembene Testifies on International Financial Institutions at U.S. Congressional Hearing DAKAR, Senegal –– Dakar-based global development advisory…
Unlocking climate financing in the developing world’
Every global climate change event begins with words that rival the alphabet for its synchronicity. “Africa accounts for the least…
Fixing Africa’s debt challenge
Africa’s economic growth over the last decade has coincided with a rapid accumulation of external debt. Many nations have taken…
Support women-led climate change enterprises, experts urge governments.
Africa should brace for climate refugees in the coming years-majority of who will be women, if governments and private sector…
Africa in urgent need of concessional financing, experts urge.
For Africa to build resilience and boost economic growth amidst the ongoing triple planetary crisis, there is an urgent need…