AI Could Unlock $30bn in Value for SSA, Study Backed by Google …
WEB2 days ago · A study supported by Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has revealed that generative AI could create an additional $30 billion in value for sub-Saharan African economies. The study highlighted that 58% of adults online strongly believe that AI could boost growth in their countries. The analysis behind these findings used various …
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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.
IMF Approves $210mln Loan for Liberia - Ecofin Agency
WEB3 days ago · The program will support reforms to address macroeconomic imbalances, strengthen debt sustainability, and promote private sector-led growth. Yesterday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced its board of directors approved a $210 million loan for Liberia. The first disbursement will be around $5.8 million, according to the …
President Biden to Visit Angola Next Month to Strengthen Ties
WEB4 days ago · Wednesday, 25 September 2024 18:00. (Ecofin Agency) - Strengthening bilateral relations, advancing infrastructure projects, and transitioning to clean energy will take center stage in discussions between the American president and his Angolan counterpart. President Joe Biden will visit Angola from October 13 to 15 to enhance …
Nickel: US Development Finance Corporation Ready to Support …
WEB5 days ago · By 2035, 90% of the world's nickel supply will be unprotected by existing US free trade agreements, according to S&P Global. This scenario is prompting Washington to diversify its sources for nickel, an essential mineral for energy transition. The U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is ready to lend Tanzania cash...
Nigeria Secures $320M from U.S. to Boost Mortgages, SMEs, and …
WEB4 days ago · Nigeria has secured $320 million in financial support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Vice President Kashim Shettima announced yesterday during the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The funding aims to strengthen Nigeria's mortgage sector, support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and promote cashew …
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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.
African nations expand guided trade initiative within the AfCFTA ...
WEBJan 18, 2024 · In a significant development for the operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), 24 new countries are set to join the Guided Trade Initiative in 2024. Wamkele Mene, the Secretary-General of AfCFTA, announced this expansion during a roundtable discussion on January 16, 2024, at the 54th World …
Africa needs $3trn to tackle climate change by 2030
WEBMonday, 02 September 2024 19:00. (Ecofin Agency) - Africa needs to mobilize $3 trillion by 2030 to tackle the impacts of climate change. This urgent reminder was delivered by Josefa Correia Sacko, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment at the African Union Commission.
African Green Bank Initiative: Four New Banks to Address Climate ...
WEBThursday, 30 November 2023 13:33. (AfDB) - In a year since it was launched at COP 27, the African Green Bank Initiative has kickstarted four green banks and helped the capitalisation of Rwanda’s green investment facility as part of its mission to help Africa overcome its climate finance barriers. The African Development Bank (AfDB), through ...
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