Opening remarks by Mr. Antonio Pedro at the African Leadership Forum
Stories & Blogs ECA SpeechApr 07, 2025(Speech )“Africa’s future depends on our ability to generate sustainable and inclusive growth that creates decent jobs for all”.
Harnessing Financial Instruments for Impact Investing
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 17, 2025(Blog )With investors increasingly looking for purpose-driven opportunities, leveraging financial instruments for sustainable impact investing presents an exciting opportunity to reshape the global financial landscape.
Harnessing Financial Instruments for Impact Investing
Stories & Blogs UNDPMar 17, 2025(Blog )The way we invest is changing. Increasingly, investors demand that their money not only yields financial returns but also tackles big global challenges and drives socio-economic change.
Crowdfunding Impact: The Power of the Right Energy to Transform Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDPMar 06, 2025(Blog )For too long, development financing has been centralized, relying on large-scale donors and institutional funding. But crowdfunding flips the script; it allows anyone, anywhere, to be part of the solution.
Should the failure of the low-income country debt sustainability framework be blamed for the ongoing sovereign debt crisis?
Stories & Blogs ECAFeb 13, 2025(Blog )The Low-Income Country Debt Sustainability Framework (LIC-DSF) was introduced in 2005 to assess debt sustainability, set non-concessional borrowing limits and guide aid allocation.
Scaling Innovative Finance for Growth in the Horn of Africa
Stories & Blogs World BankFeb 10, 2025(Blog )As we step into 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the future of the Horn of Africa (HoA) and the opportunities ahead.
Trade in intermediate goods on the rise in Africa
Stories & Blogs WTONov 20, 2024(Blog )Trade in intermediate goods (IGs) is playing an increasing role in Africa's economic development. In recent years, IG exports have risen much faster than imports, leading to a significant reduction in the continent's IG trade deficit.
Tariffs on critical minerals and their role in the electric vehicle value chain
Stories & Blogs WTOAug 01, 2024(Blog )The shift towards clean energy technologies and electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum as the world seeks to combat climate change.
“Middle-Income Trap” Hinders Progress in 108 Developing Countries.
Stories & Blogs World BankAug 01, 2024(Press release )More than 100 countries face serious obstacles that could hinder their efforts to become high-income countries in the next few decades, according to a new World Bank study.
Explore Africa's Future: Africa Blue Economy Week 2024 Set to Make a Splash
Stories & Blogs UNDPJul 20, 2024(Press release )Africa’s vast coastline and abundant marine resources offer exceptional opportunities for transformative economic and social development. However, this potential has been hindered by environmental degradation, overexploitation and infrastructure deficits.