Democratic Republic of Congo Implements the Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS)
Stories & Blogs IMFJun 06, 2025(Story )With the successful launch of the new data portal—the National Summary Data Page (NSDP) — the Democratic Republic of Congo has implemented a key recommendation of the IMF’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS).
Further strengthening how we measure global poverty.
Stories & Blogs World BankJun 05, 2025(Blog )For 35 years, the World Bank Group has measured global poverty to track progress toward eradicating what is considered the most severe deprivation of basic human needs—extreme poverty.
Tackling Illicit Financial Flows: Africa's Path to Reparatory Justice.
Stories & Blogs ECAMay 31, 2025(Story )“Africa is experiencing significant losses, estimated at around $40 billion annually, due to illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the extractive sector” Antonio Pedro, (ECA).
Preventing adverse effects while reforming fuel subsidies in Angola.
Stories & Blogs World BankMay 22, 2025(Blog )Removing fuel subsidies in Angola will generate enough fiscal savings to compensate for increased production costs.
How to manage the economic trade-offs of public procurement policies in developing economies.
Stories & Blogs World BankMay 20, 2025(Story )Procurement policies can help targeted firms and potentially address market failures, but their effectiveness depends on the specific context.
Experts highlight need to enhance transparency in sovereign credit rating methodologies.
Stories & Blogs ECAMay 20, 2025(Story )African policymakers are stepping up calls for greater transparency and fairness in how global credit rating agencies assess sovereign risk.
Turning the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into a reality for small and mid-sized businesses in Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – AfricaMay 19, 2025(Blog )The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is poised to serve as Africa's gateway to economic transformation. AfCFTA is already proving to be a pivotal force in reshaping the economic landscape of Africa.
Extreme weather and nature loss: can the private sector be part of the infrastructure solution?
Stories & Blogs World BankMay 13, 2025(Blog )The need is clear, but finding the money to invest in and pay for such projects remains the major challenge for emerging markets and developing economies facing serious fiscal constraints.
Experts convene in Washington to advance dialogue on an African-led credit rating ecosystem
Stories & Blogs ECAMay 01, 2025(Story )African institutions and global credit rating agencies reaffirmed their commitment to developing a fair, transparent, and inclusive credit rating ecosystem for Africa.
ERA 2025: With effective implementation, the AfCFTA can open alternative markets to sectors affected by the global tariff wars.
Stories & Blogs ECAApr 25, 2025(Story )The AfCFTA is widely recognized as a game changer for Africa’s long-term growth and prosperity.