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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…
South Africa’s Debt Crisis: Are We Heading for a Fiscal Cliff?
“Over 3 billion people live in countries spending more on debt than health, education, or infrastructure.”AfriCatalyst CEO Daouda Sembene breaks…
Biased credit ratings are costing Africa billions, and worsening its health crises
As Zambia mourned the death of its former President Edgar Lungu on June 5, a quieter crisis was unfolding in…
Debt over Development? New Report Reveals Debt Trap Draining Developing Nations of Vital Services
A sweeping new report has laid bare the growing cost of sovereign debt for developing countries, revealing a stark reality,…
The continent that pays more to borrow. Inside Africa’s fight against biased credit ratings.
Africa’s dialogue with key institutions at the apex of the global financial architecture is a vital step on a collaborative…
Day 3 Highlights: Regional Consultation on Strengthening Sovereign Credit Ratings in West Africa
We wrapped up the final day of the regional consultation by focusing on something just as powerful as numbers: narrative.…
Day 2 Highlights: Regional Consultation on Strengthening Sovereign Credit Ratings in West Africa
What does it really take to improve a country’s credit rating? On Day 2 of the consultation, we moved from…
Day 1 Highlights: Regional Consultation on Strengthening Sovereign Credit Ratings in West Africa
Last week, we co-hosted a transformative three day regional consultation in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, alongside our partners: UNDP Africa, the…
The climate crisis isn’t gender-neutral. So why is climate finance?
Climate justice and the social impacts of climate change will be a key thematic concern at the upcoming COP30 this…