Financing Africa's Future

Africa’s development pathway requires creative thinking and bold international cooperation that recognizes the continent’s unique challenges and opportunities. Innovative financing and strategic foresight are integral to bridging Africa’s infrastructure financing gap.

Africa’s pathway to development requires creative thinking and bold international cooperation that recognizes the reality of the financing gap undermining action to address the continent’s social and economic challenges. Innovative financing and strategic foresight are integral to bridging this gap. To achieve this, a mix of domestic resource mobilization, public and private sector partnerships, and international cooperation is critical. Key strategies will include reforming financial markets, attracting new forms of investment, and leveraging innovative financing tools that can boost trade within Africa and between Africa and the rest of the world.

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Solving Africa’s Housing Deficit

Thierno-Habib Hann joins to explore how finance and partnerships are reshaping Africa’s urban future.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — May 22, 2025

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Understanding the case for the Africa Credit Rating Agency

Catherine Nzuki is joined by Dr. Daniel Cash to discuss the impact that sovereign credit ratings have on outcomes for young people, why the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) is being formed, and why it is important to champion this initiative.

Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki — May 15, 2025

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How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?

Trump’s new tariffs hit nearly all African countries, affecting the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Africa can respond by advancing the Continental Free Trade Area, diversifying exports to BRICS and the European Union, and weighing retaliation or accommodation.

Commentary by Hannah Ryder , Trevor Lwere, and Ovigwe Eguegu — April 8, 2025

Beyond AGOA: Building a Bigger Africa Policy

The United States should completely rethink some of the core tenants of U.S.-Africa policy and eliminate any contradictions and inconsistencies in its relations with African governments.

Commentary by Eliot Pence — July 18, 2023