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Why Better Communication Between Governments and Rating Agencies Matters
Hon. John Mbadi, Cabinet Secretary for The National Treasury and Economic Planning, emphasizes the crucial role of effective communication between…
Kenya concludes landmark workshop on strengthening sovereign credit ratings
MOMBASA, KENYA – Kenya’s push to strengthen its sovereign credit ratings gained momentum this week as policymakers, development partners, and…
Preparing for Rating Agency Engagement | Kelvin Dalrymple, AfriCatalyst
Practical insights on crafting a strong national narrative, anticipating rating agency questions, and establishing effective coordination mechanisms. Author AfriCatalyst
Day 1 Highlights: National Workshop on Sovereign Credit Ratings in Kenya
🌍 This week in Mombasa, we are proud to co-host the National Workshop on Sovereign Credit Ratings alongside the Government…
At the UN General Assembly, African leaders call for reform of “prejudiced” credit ratings
On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, African leaders and global partners turned their attention to a subject…
Borrower Leadership & Systemic Reforms | AfriCatalyst at UNGA80 Foreign Policy Panel
As global development faces deepening inequality, debt distress, and geopolitical fragmentation, the call for reform has never been stronger. At…
Carbon Pricing for Inclusive Growth | AfriCatalyst CEO Daouda Sembene at Harvard Climate Symposium
At the Harvard Climate Symposium 2025, AfriCatalyst CEO Daouda Sembene joined global leaders to discuss how carbon pricing can open…
At the Africa Climate Summit, leaders push for climate finance reforms ahead of COP30
African leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators converged in Ethiopia’s capital for the second Africa Climate Summit, determined to prove the…
How Stronger Credit Ratings Can Unlock Capital for Africa’s Development
How can African countries strengthen their credit ratings to unlock the capital needed for development? At #TICAD9, in partnership with…
African experts call for permanent African Union Secretariat to strengthen G20 role
When world leaders gather in South Africa for the G20 Summit in November, Africa will be pressing to redefine the…
Africa at the G20: New Reports Call For Structural Reforms and a Strategic Power Shift
Dakar, Senegal – Africa’s permanent seat at the G20, secured in 2023, represents an opportunity for the continent to influence…
At TICAD9, credit ratings take center stage in Africa’s financing debate
On the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), familiar conversations about aid pledges and trade…