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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…
Gatekeepers of growth: How sovereign credit ratings are shaping Africa’s Future
In the world of global finance, sovereign credit ratings are often seen as rows of letter grades and economic ratios.…
The cost of Africa’s future, and how to pay for it
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey. With abundant natural resources, a growing entrepreneurial class, and the…
Trapped by mounting debt, Africa pushes for a financial reset
As the world wrestles with rising inflation, increasing geopolitical fragmentation and conflicts, African countries are facing a debt crisis that…
Inside the Methane Abatement Bond: Full Interview with Dr. Ibrahima Aidara
Methane accounts for nearly 30% of global warming, yet receives only 2% of climate finance. In an Interview with CNBC…
Regional Consultation to Strengthen Sovereign Credit Ratings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Highlights from the Credit Ratings Consultations held in Abidjan, Cote D’ivoire Author AfriCatalyst
Breaking the silos: How South-South cooperation can drive integrated climate finance for Africa’s adaptation agenda
As climate shocks ripple through the Global South with mounting intensity, the overlapping crises of food insecurity, public health, and…
South-South Webinar Calls for Urgent Integration of Climate, Health, and Nutrition in National Policies
AfriCatalyst convenes experts from Africa and Latin America to share cross-regional strategies on building climate-resilient food and health systems Dakar,…