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African experts call for unity to resuscitate fragile healthcare sector

October 24, 2023
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Decades after independence, African countries are grappling with the challenge of providing quality and affordable healthcare to their citizens. According…

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Can blended finance be the catalyst for financial inclusion in Africa?

October 23, 2023
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The robustness of African ingenuity can be witnessed in the many Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that dot every corner…

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Preparing Africa for the Next Pandemic: Strategies and Opportunities

October 23, 2023
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Vaccine inequality at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic illustrated the importance of strengthening institutional capacity to handle future epidemics.…

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What Africa can gain from historic G20 membership

October 23, 2023
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After years of lengthy negotiations and aggressive lobbying, the African Union has been admitted to the powerful G20 bloc. The…

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

October 23, 2023
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To address the impacts of climate change, government and business leaders meeting at a high-level event, cohosted by AfriCatalyst and…

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Experts call for concessionary financing to help Africa build resilience and boost economic growth

October 17, 2023
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AfriCatalyst, an-Africa based global development advisory firm, has developed a practical guide to inform policymakers and domestic stakeholders about the…

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What Did the Paris Summit Deliver for Africa and What’s Next?

October 17, 2023
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Africa continues to face daunting challenges arising notably from high indebtedness, inflationary pressures, financing shortages, climate change, stagflation, and geopolitical…

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Why financial inclusion still matters to Africa

October 17, 2023
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Financial exclusion is hurting Africa’s prosperity hopes. Currently, 40% of the continent’s population remains unbanked, while around 90% of financial…

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Towards Africa Climate Week: Expectations and Key Issues

October 17, 2023
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The anticipation is palpable. The hope is credible. Growing up in the harsh, remote regions of Southern Somalia, Noor Mohammed…

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Explainer: What you need to know about the Africa Climate Week

October 17, 2023
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After months of anticipation and careful planning, the D-Day has finally arrived. Beginning Monday, September 4th, 2023, leaders from governments,…

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Investing in green bonds to bridge climate inequalities

October 17, 2023
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Experts suggest that Green Bonds could be the perfect solution to address the pressing need for increased climate investment in…

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Rethinking how to attract private sector finance for Africa’s development

October 17, 2023
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For years, the private sector has been hailed as the essential engine of Africa’s development. It represents more than 80%…