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A fairer credit rating system for African countries could save billions

July 11, 2024
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Subjectivity and bias in African credit ratings costs countries up to $24 billion in interest and over $46 billion in…

The Inaugural capacity-building workshop in Dodoma, Tanzania

July 10, 2024
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Dodoma, Tanzania, 10 July 2024 – With only eight years remaining to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals deadline, African countries…

The Inaugural capacity-building workshop in Dodoma, Tanzania

July 10, 2024
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Dodoma, Tanzania, 10 July 2024 – With only eight years remaining to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals deadline, African countries…

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Making Africa’s credit ratings more objective

July 9, 2024
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In recent decades, the financing for development landscape has changed dramatically, with aid flows declining relative to investment and borrowing…

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Sécurité Alimentaire I La Révolution Verte, Une Urgence Pour l’Afrique I Regards Croisés : Abdoul Salam Bello & Daouda Sembène

July 9, 2024
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Dans cette interview exclusive, Abdoul Salam Bello (administrateur du Groupe Afrique II au Conseil d’administration du Groupe de la Banque…

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Protecting Africa’s biodiversity: Africa Conservation Forum calls for stronger conservation efforts

July 9, 2024
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Our CEO Daouda Sembene spoke at the first Africa Conservation Forum by IUCN which brought together conservation leaders from across…

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Developing credit rating solutions for Africa’s financial needs- In conversation with Raymond Gilpin

July 9, 2024
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African leaders have been rooting for the overhaul of the global financial architecture citing the need to have more friendlier…

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IDA’s capital crucial Role in Climate Financing: In coversation with CGTN Africa

July 3, 2024
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Our CEO Daouda Sembene spoke to Ramah Nyang of CGTN Africa on what IDA’s replenishment by donor countries means to…

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Highlights of the Developing Credit Ratings For Africa’s Financial Needs event in Nairobi Kenya

July 3, 2024
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Developing credit rating solutions tailored to Africa’s financial needs is essential for enabling African countries to secure the funding necessary…

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Innovative Credit Rating Solutions for Improving Africa’s Creditworthiness -CGTN Africa

July 2, 2024
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Our CEO Daouda Sembene speaks to CGTN Africa to explore why Africa needs innovative credit rating solutions to assist countries…

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Stakeholders Convene in Nairobi to Explore Innovative Credit Rating Solutions for African Development

May 31, 2024
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Nairobi, Kenya – 28 May 2024– Stakeholders, experts, development actors, and research institutes gathered in Nairobi on the margins of…

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In conversation with TRT World – Why is Africa stuck in a debt trap?

April 23, 2024
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Our CEO Daouda Sembene joined TRT World ‘s Enda Brady on a roundtale discussion that focused on exploring strategies for…