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网页Founded 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. L’agence Ecofin est une agence d ...
Côte d'Ivoire Anticipates $825mln from IMF Following Successful …
网页2 小时之前 · Côte d'Ivoire is set to receive about $825 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the board approved the evaluations of its reform programs. Olaf Unteroberdoerster, the head of the IMF mission in the country, shared this exciting news. On Thursday, October 10, 2024, the IMF announced that it …
Mali Sets $135mln for Election Expenses in 2025 Budget
网页6 小时之前 · Mali plans to allocate CFA80.75 billion (around $134.8 million) for election expenses as part of its 2025 budget, according to an official report by the government. Although specific details on how the funds will be spent have not been shared, this represents a notable increase from the $117.9 million allocated for elections in 2024.
European Carbon Tax Could Cost Africa $25 Billion Annually, …
网页21 小时之前 · Once the CBAM, adopted by the EU last year, becomes effective in 2026, it is estimated that Africa could lose around $25 billion annually, according to the African Climate Foundation (ACF) and the Firoz Lalji Institute. To counter the EU’s carbon tax, alongside APPO's call for a moratorium, some analysts suggest Africa could adopt carbon ...
African States Face Dilemma of Investing in Telecom Infrastructure …
网页4 小时之前 · The report explores the choice between public and private investment for developing quality telecom infrastructure in Africa. Private operators have shown reluctance to invest in less profitable areas, prompting some governments to step in, despite facing financial and technological constraints. The report advocates for public-private partnerships to combine resources and...
Morocco Allocates Over $24mln to Boost Digital Innovation
网页2 天之前 · 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...
Economic information from Africa - Ecofin Agency
网页2019年2月19日 · 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.
Africa needs $3trn to tackle climate change by 2030
网页Monday, 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 nations expand guided trade initiative within the AfCFTA ...
网页2024年1月18日 · 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 …
Africa: Climate startups raised $1.17 bln in 2022 (report)
网页2023年3月21日 · According to Partech, in 2022, the startups active in Africa raised $6.5 billion. Debt financing accounted for about 23% of this overall amount or $1.55 billion in 71 deals -representing 106% of the deals recorded in 2021. This non-dilutive financing method is very popular in Kenya, which accounted for 39% of debt financing in 2022.