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WEBEcofinAgency. ECOFIN AGENCY offers a selection of articles translated from AGENCE ECOFIN. Founded in 2011, Agence Ecofin is a leader in Francophone Pan-African economic news, particularly in West and Central Africa. The agency publishes daily news on nine African economic sectors: Public Management, Finance, …
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WEBTunisia: Cinema as a tool for fight against corruption. L’agence Ecofin est une agence d’information économique africaine, créée en décembre 2010, basée à Yaoundé et à Genève. Elle rassemble une équipe de journalistes et d’experts, spécialisés dans les principaux secteurs africains de l’économie.
Coalition Seeks $90bn to Power 300 Million Africans by 2030
WEB1 day ago · Saturday, 21 September 2024 07:03. (Ecofin Agency) - An international coalition led by the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) aims to raise $90 billion to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. The program focuses on clean energy solutions. The Rockefeller Foundation, Global Alliance for People and Planet, and ...
Africa Lost 18% of Mountain Tropical Forests Between 2003 and …
WEB3 days ago · A report published in August in Nature by a team of African and European researchers reveals that Africa lost 7.4 million hectares of mountain tropical forests between 2003 and 2022. This loss amounts to 18% of the total area of these vital ecosystems, which are crucial for carbon storage and biodiversity.
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WEBFounded in 2011, Agence Ecofin is a leader in Francophone Pan-African economic news, particularly in West and Central Africa. The agency publishes daily news on nine African economic sectors: Public Management, Finance, ICT, Agribusiness, Energy, Mining, Transport & Logistics, Communication, and Training.
African companies attracted $10.7 billion in alternative financing in ...
WEBJan 21, 2022 · The year 2021 saw a rise in private equity and venture capital financing in Africa, driven by opportunities in the post-pandemic period. The overall value of non-bank and non-market financing transactions on the continent last year reached at least $10.7 billion. Based on official market data, this figure may be...
COP28: $175M Pledged for African Green Infrastructure
WEBDec 3, 2023 · In a powerful signal of support during COP28, African and global institutions together with governments of Germany, France and Japan and philanthropies have pledged over $175 million to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA). The landmark initial pledge will help to rapidly scale up financing for transformative climate-aligned...
Africa to pay off nearly $100bln Eurobond debt over next decade
WEBFriday, 19 February 2021 11:32. (Ecofin Agency) - African countries will have to repay nearly $100 billion in Eurobonds between 2021 and 2032, according to data published yesterday by the Institute of International Finance (IIF), a Washington-based organization that brings together the world's central banks and major financial groups.
Africa urges a spotlight on climate finance as the world heads to …
WEBNov 29, 2023 · The African Development Bank will mobilize financing for climate action at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, and amplify Africa’s calls for robust commitments by wealthy countries to meet the continent’s urgent needs in addressing climate change. The Bank Group, led by its President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, will launch...
African fintechs projected to reach $20bn turnover by 2028, …
WEBNov 8, 2023 · While a high proportion of their populations remain unbanked or underbanked, emerging and developing countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America will be the main drivers of fintech sector growth in the coming years. The combined revenue of startups specializing in financial technology (fintechs) operating in Africa is...
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