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.
Data protection in development: Where are we headed?
Stories & Blogs World BankFeb 06, 2025(News )Digitalization is reshaping economies worldwide, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and better access to public and private services.
Global Africa Business Initiative Calls for a Bold Reimagining of Africa’s Economic Narrative.
Stories & Blogs UN Global CompactFeb 05, 2025(News )The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary.
“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.
UN Global Compact and African Union Commission partner up to boost the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI)
Stories & Blogs UN Global CompactJul 20, 2024(News )Through this collaboration they will seek to amplify the impact of sustainable business practices across Africa through the UN Global Compact's Africa Strategy.
New Country Policy and Institutional Assessment Report for Africa Highlights Best Practices to Support African Businesses.
Stories & Blogs World BankJul 16, 2024(Press release )The annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) for Africa confirms that countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) weathered 2023 relatively well thanks to credible economic and social policy reforms.
Africa’s Economic Sovereignty: The time is now for African-Led Solutions
Stories & Blogs Africa RenewalMay 24, 2024(Article )We need to gradually divest from systems that extract value from Africa and invest in systems that cultivate Africa and propel it towards a future where it is truly sovereign
African Economies Projected to Grow by 3.4 % in 2024, But Faster and More Equitable Growth Needed to Reduce Poverty
Stories & Blogs World BankApr 08, 2024(Press Release )Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Unstoppable Africa 2023: Shaping A Future Of Prosperity And Innovation
Stories & Blogs UN Global CompactSep 25, 2023(News )Boosting Africa’s standing in the global economy and establish the continent as the foremost destination for business, trade, and investment