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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 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…
The Impact of Credit Ratings on the Costs of Development Finance in Africa
Event Details DATE 14 April 2023 TIME 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. EDT REGISTER HERE The role of credit rating…
Avoiding the Looming Disillusionment about IMF Climate Finance
The new IMF climate finance mechanism faces multiple implementation challenges. It will take urgent actions from the institution and its…