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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.
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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.
Coalition Seeks $90bn to Power 300 Million Africans by 2030
WEB5 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 ...
Africa Lost 18% of Mountain Tropical Forests Between 2003 and …
WEB1 day 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.
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 ...
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...
WTO Launches 2024 Report, Urges Inclusive Trade Amid Rising …
WEBSep 10, 2024 · WTO Launches 2024 Report, Urges Inclusive Trade Amid Rising Tensions. (Ecofin Agency) - Per capita income has grown threefold over the past three decades in low- and middle-income economies, according to the World Trade Organization. As the organization celebrates its 30th anniversary, it urges greater investment to promote more inclusive trade ...
UN Milestone Achieved in International Tax Reform with Africa …
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Africa took a leading role in shaping the terms of reference for future negotiations, strongly advocating for a more inclusive and transparent framework. With leadership from Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, Africa is now influencing the global tax agenda, challenging the OECD's approach. On August 16, 2024, a significant milestone was...
UN forecasts moderate 3.5% growth for Africa in 2024 amid global ...
WEBJan 12, 2024 · (Ecofin Agency) - The UN predicts a modest growth rate for Africa in 2024, rising to 3.5% from 3.3% in 2023. The organization attributes this subdued growth to the global economic slowdown, tightening monetary and fiscal conditions, and the high risks associated with the debt sustainability of several countries.
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...