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West African leaders seek to close credit rating divide amid push for financial equity
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – As Africa faces rising debt burdens, fluctuating aid flows, and soaring borrowing costs, leaders from across…
Behind high borrowing costs: How credit rating agencies keep developing nations in the red
The global financial system is under mounting pressure to evolve. At the heart of this system lies the credit ratings…
As aid declines, the African Development Fund-17 secures $11 billion for Africa’s green transition
The African Development Fund (ADF) recently concluded its 17th replenishment meeting, marking a significant stride towards unlocking affordable, targeted and…
Global Leaders unite to advance the African Development Fund’s 17th Replenishment
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – May 28, 2025 . On the sidelines of the African Development Bank Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings,…
Africa must rethink credit ratings to unlock domestic financing
Cape Town, 21 May 2025 – Unlocking domestic financing in Africa will remain difficult withouta fundamental shift in how credit…
AfriCatalyst à la Conférence de l’Union africaine sur la dette
AfriCatalyst est honoré d’avoir pris part à la Conférence de l’Union africaine sur la dette, tenue à Lomé, au Togo,…
The Chimera of Private Finance for Development
A fashionable idea has yet to fulfil its promise Ten years ago world leaders agreed on 17 sustainable development goals…
Press Release: AfriCatalyst Centers Key Discussions on the Margins of the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF.
Washington, DC, 25th April 2025: AfriCatalyst partnered with various stakeholders to spotlight challenges facing African countries in key sectors such…
The Future of the African Development Bank with Three Presidential Candidates
In May, the African Development Bank (AfDB) will elect its next president, who will succeed Akinwumi Adesina later this year.…
Developing a Credit Ratings Ecosystem in Africa
African economies face ongoing challenges with credit ratings ranging from perceived bias and lack of transparency to the high costs…
EU, China, and India drove half of Africa’s trade in 2023, U.S. influence waning
With the United States representing a comparatively smaller share, some analysts suggest African economies may be less exposed to the…
Our CEO Daouda Sembene discusses the policy shifts in U.S. foreign and trade policy.
As global markets grapple with shifting economic landscapes and the ripple effects of major geopolitical decisions, questions arise about how…