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African financial leaders posing for a photo.

The Alliance for African Multilateral Financial Institutions Call for Increased Resource Mobilization for Sustainable Development

November 1, 2024
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Washington DC– With the successful implementation of the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and the African Union’s Agenda…

Two women speaking at a conference.

Global Experts Call for Increased IDA Support Amid multiple global shocks at High-Level Event Hosted by Center for Global Development and AfriCatalyst

November 1, 2024
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In a week marked by strong appeals for increased support to the International Development Association (IDA), experts have praised IDA’s…

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Global Leaders Call for Bretton Woods Reform to Meet 2030 Sustainable Development Goals

September 27, 2024
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New York City 24th September- As the world inches closer to 2030, a deadline for achieving the United Nations Sustainable…

A conference about UN development in Africa.

East African Government Officials Push for Improved Credit Rating Processes and regional Cooperation at UNDP and AfriCatalyst Workshop

September 10, 2024
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Government officials and stakeholders from the East African region have advocated for increased collaboration and training for a better understanding…

Two people discussing Africa credit ratings.

How can African countries navigate credit ratings processes-In conversation with Raymond Gilpin

September 5, 2024
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With Africa requiring an additional $1.3 trillion per year to make meaningful progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, the need…

Man in suit discussing finance bill withdrawal.

Lessons for African Nations from Kenya’s Recent CRA Downgrades: Insights by our CEO Daouda Sembene

September 5, 2024
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Recent developments of the Big 3 credit rating agencies; Moody’s Fitch and S&P downgrading Kenya’s ratings in the past two…

East African regional workshop held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

September 4, 2024
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With Africa requiring an additional $1.3 trillion per year to make meaningful progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, the need…

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UNDP Africa and AfriCatalyst host regional workshop on enhancing credit ratings for development in Africa

September 4, 2024
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Addis Ababa, 3 August 2024 — With Africa requiring an additional $1.3 trillion per year to make meaningful progress toward…

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Reforming the Global Financial Architecture for Inclusive Development

August 23, 2024
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Reforming the global financial architecture is not just important for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and narrowing the economic…

East African regional workshop held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

August 3, 2024
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With Africa requiring an additional $1.3 trillion per year to make meaningful progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, the need…

Green road sign with AAA rating arrow.

Why Strengthening sovereign credit ratings is a collective responsibility

July 26, 2024
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Expensive debt threatens to undermine Africa’s development prospects, forcing manygovernments to decide between servicing debt and investing in their people.…

IMF letters on stacked coins.

IMF Executive Board Considers External Evaluation of the Independent Evaluation Office

July 19, 2024
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On July 15, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussed the fourth External Evaluation of the Independent…