Development Finance
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The cost of capital: Redefining Africa’s global opportunity
African economies face significantly higher commercial borrowing rates compared to developed nations, hindering growth and investment. However, a new approach is emerging from…
Development-Linked Financial Architecture (DLFA): Financing stability in an age of migration
Migration is a defining policy challenge for South Africa and the African continent, often viewed through the lens of border management. This article argues that migration is…
Malawi’s solar push bypasses its poorest
A peer-reviewed study finds wealth inequality is locking the poorest households out of solar electrification
“You don’t get what you deserve; you get what you negotiate”
As the global order becomes more multipolar, opportunities for African agency are expanding. Yet these opportunities will only translate into meaningful influence if African…
The critical role of banks in unlocking the success of PPPs
For the economy to grow, it is imperative that the public and private sectors work together in a coordinated, transparent manner
G20 business leaders call for lower borrowing costs for Africa
A recent forum heard that the high cost of capital continues to undermine the continent’s growth and infrastructure development
G20 finance track calls for IMF reform, revitalising the World Trade Organisation, inclusive global growth
The need to ensure the independence of central banks was also one of the key recommendations from South Africa’s G20 finance track
We need to upgrade to Development Finance 4.0 — business as usual won’t get us there
With trillions needed to meet the increasingly urgent sustainable development goals, the current model of financing falls short
How development banks can ‘shift the trillions’
Support is required for sustainable urban planning
China is not the new super-aid power, it prefers investing
The fact that the largest target was about investment, not aid, illustrates Beijing’s view that investment is a positive force for development.
Development finance bodies ‘key for African SMEs’
Development finance institutions are crucial for small and medium-sized enterprisesacross Africa who struggle to gain access to finance for expansion.