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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.
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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.
Nigeria Targets $1.5bn GDP Growth from Halal Economy by 2027
WEB1 day ago · The Federal Government of Nigeria is working on a strategy to position the country as a key player in the global halal economy, aiming to add $1.5 billion to its GDP by 2027. This initiative, announced on September 16, 2024, seeks to diversify the economy by offering services that meet Islamic standards. The plan will bring together government ...
Ghana Launches Digital Rent Control Platform - Ecofin Agency
WEB2 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.
Nigeria's First Domestic Dollar Bond Oversubscribed by 180%, …
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Nigeria recently achieved a milestone with its first-ever domestic dollar bond, which was oversubscribed by 180%. Initially aiming to raise $500 million, the government finally secured $900 million in commitments. This result surprised many, given Nigeria’s fragile economic situation, marked by rising inflation and the continued weakening of ...
AES Reveals New Investment Bank and Stabilization Fund Projects
WEB3 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...
East-South Africa: World Bank approves program to fight food …
WEBJun 23, 2022 · The initial US$788.10 million phase of the program will target Ethiopia and Madagascar, two countries hit hard by drought. The World Bank announced Tuesday (June 21), a US$2.3 billion program to help Eastern and Southern African countries fight food insecurity. According to the multilateral financial institution, by next month, 66.4...
Camco seeks $1.6bn to accelerate electrification in Africa
WEBFriday, 17 November 2023 04:29. (Ecofin Agency) - Camco, a specialized impact fund manager focusing on sustainable energy and climate finance, is planning to raise $1.6 billion for electrification projects in Africa through its Renewable Energy Performance Platform 2 (REPP 2) debt fund. According to information relayed by Bloomberg on Thursday ...
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...
Côte d'Ivoire has secured $1.3bn IMF climate financing
WEBMonday, 18 March 2024 17:10. (Ecofin Agency) - In February 2024, the IMF staff reached an agreement with the Ivorian state for a financing of $1.3 billion under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). The loan was approved by the institution's board of directors and is expected to have a repayment term of 20 years plus a grace period of 10 and a ...