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Analysis and commentary on African development finance, policy, and economic transformation.

Development Finance

Why African Government Projects Fail to Attract Financing — and How to Fix It

Africa's project preparation gap is one of the most significant barriers to development financing. Here's what governments can do about it.

January 20268 min read
Development Finance

A Guide to DFI Lending Windows for Sub-Saharan African Governments

A practical overview of IFC, AfDB, BII, Proparco, and KfW — what they fund, their criteria, and how to approach them effectively.

December 202512 min read
Agriculture

Agriculture Modernisation in East Africa: Where the Financing Opportunities Are

Connecting agricultural policy goals to available financing sources across the region's key markets.

November 202510 min read
Housing

Africa's Housing Deficit: What It Would Take to Finance 50 Million Homes

A data-driven analysis of Africa's housing challenge and the financing mechanisms that could address it at scale.

October 202515 min read
Export & Trade

Export-Led Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons From the Countries Getting It Right

What's working in export income generation across the continent, with policy recommendations for governments.

September 202511 min read

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