Homepage - Ecofin Agency
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.
Morocco Allocates Over $24mln to Boost Digital Innovation
WEB20 hours ago · The startup ecosystem in Morocco has seen significant growth in recent years. In 2023, their funding reached $111.2 million, compared to $7.6 million in 2022, according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2023. Morocco has set aside 240 million dirhams ($24.4 million) to boost demand for innovative digital services and...
WHO Africa Launches Tool to Analyze Health Workforce Market
WEB1 day ago · Tuesday, 08 October 2024 20:28. (Ecofin Agency) - In 2021, the WHO developed a guide to help analyze the health sector labor market and trained 75 experts from 25 African countries. Building on this, it created a tool to assist in labor market analysis for the health sector. The World Health Organization’s Africa Regional Office (WHO Africa ...
Ecobank Launches Roadshow for New Dollar-Denominated Senior …
WEB20 hours ago · Whatsapp. (Ecofin Agency) - Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), a leading pan-African bank, has announced plans to raise up to $600 million through a new senior unsecured bond offering. This decision comes after ETI’s shareholders approved the fundraising during a meeting earlier this year, aimed at strengthening the bank’s financial ...
Foreign Capital Flows to Nigeria Surge 177% in H1 2024
WEB15 hours ago · Wednesday, 09 October 2024 20:01. (Ecofin Agency) - The increase in net foreign capital inflows stems from the gradual reforms undertaken by the Tinubu administration to achieve an exchange rate determined by market forces. Nigeria saw a significant rise in foreign capital inflows during the first half of 2024, with an increase of 177% compared ...
Economic information from Africa - Ecofin Agency
WEBFeb 19, 2019 · Tunisia: 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.
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Ghana On $360mln …
WEB2 days ago · In an October 4 statement, the institution revealed that full approval of this agreement will result in the disbursement of around $360 million for the country. This will push the total financial aid from the IMF, since May 2023, to roughly $1.9 billion. IMF officials noted that Ghana has been making good progress under the program.
Sahel Alliance Nations Raise CFA1.87trn in Nine Months
WEB2 days ago · While raising funds remains essential to finance budget deficits and infrastructure spending, the ongoing high interest rates may significantly strain these countries' repayment capacities. Between Jan. and Sep. 2024, the member countries of the Sahel States Alliance (AES)—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—raised about CFA1,866.5 billion (around $3.12 billion) on the...
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.
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...