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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.
Coalition Seeks $90bn to Power 300 Million Africans by 2030
WEB17 hours 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 ...
Economic information from Africa - Ecofin Agency
WEBL’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.
Africa Lost 18% of Mountain Tropical Forests Between 2003 and …
WEB2 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.
Côte d'Ivoire Spent $467mln on Tax Exemptions in H1 2024
WEB1 day ago · facebook. linkedin. (Ecofin Agency) - In the first half of 2024, Côte d'Ivoire granted $467 million in tax and customs exemptions, according to a government announcement made on September 18. This marks an increase from the $332 million spent on exemptions during the same period in 2023.
Airtel Africa Receives $200mln Boost from IFC - Ecofin Agency
WEB1 day ago · Thursday, 19 September 2024 20:44. (Ecofin Agency) - Airtel Africa began discussions with the IFC in April 2024. The company had previously received $194 million from the financial institution in December 2022 for six of its 14 subsidiaries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Airtel Africa has secured a new loan of $200 million from the International ...
Ghana Launches Digital Rent Control Platform - Ecofin Agency
WEB4 days ago · Tuesday, 17 September 2024 16:24. (Ecofin Agency) - In 2022, the United Nations ranked Ghana among the 16 most advanced African countries in e-governance. The digitization of administrative services is a priority in the country's development plans. Ghana launched last week a digital platform to improve rent control.
AES Reveals New Investment Bank and Stabilization Fund Projects
WEB5 days ago · On September 16, 2023, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger signed the Liptako-Gourma Charter, creating the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). A year later, this confederation unveiled new projects to deepen their integration, including a new passport system. Yesterday, Colonel Assimi Goïta, the president of AES, announced the implementation of new...
African Countries Outperform USA and Japan in Public Debt …
WEBJun 27, 2024 · Based on evaluations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the report highlights that out of the 52 African countries with available data, only two exceed Japan’s debt-to-GDP ratio of 254.6% and the USA’s 123.3%. Sudan holds the highest global debt ratio at 280.3%, followed by Eritrea at 207%. The average debt-to-GDP ratio across the ...
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...
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