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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,…
Regional Consultation Highlights Pathways to Strengthen Sovereign Credit Ratings in West Africa
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with AfriCatalyst, the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET),…
In Seville, a Renewed Global Pledge to Fix Development Finance – and a Moment of Opportunity for Africa
SEVILLE, Spain — The recently concluded Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) has reignited global cooperation around the…
Artificial Intelligence is Rewriting the Future of Work. What Does That Mean for Africa?
Artificial intelligence is no longer just reshaping the future. It’s disrupting the present. From customer service chatbots to predictive supply…
Why the world’s perception is costing Africa its future
African countries are still assessed by a credit ratings system whose judgments are based on weak assumptions. https://african.business/2025/06/finance-services/why-the-worlds-perception-is-costing-africa-its-future Authors AfriCatalyst…