Tag: development finance
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Private Credit: A Backdoor Path for European Banks into Property Deals
Introduction: A Shift in Real Estate Financing European banks are increasingly turning to private credit to participate in large property deals without shouldering the full balance sheet risk themselves. In a landscape where traditional bank lending can be slow and heavily regulated, private credit funds offer a nimble alternative that helps banks stay competitive in…
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How the European Union is Countering China’s Influence in Africa
Overview: The EU’s Competitive Stance in Africa The European Union is recalibrating its approach to Africa amid China’s expanding footprint across the continent. From infrastructure funding and trade deals to development aid and diplomatic engagement, Brussels is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy designed to offer an alternative that emphasizes governance, sustainable development, and partnership. The aim…
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EU strategy to counter China in Africa: a balanced, multi-faceted approach
Overview: Europe’s aim in Africa The European Union faces a growing challenge from China’s expanding footprint in Africa, spanning infrastructure, trade, and geopolitical influence. As EU policymakers map a response, the focus is on delivering sustainable development, improving governance, and offering competitive alternatives to the Chinese model. The aim is not just to compete for…
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How the European Union Plans to Counter China in Africa
Overview: Europe’s strategy in Africa amid China’s rise The European Union is recalibrating its approach to Africa to compete with China’s expanding footprint on the continent. With Beijing’s expansive infrastructure programs, trade networks, and financing often wrapped in a governance framework that differs from European norms, Brussels faces pressure to deliver a more coherent, credible,…
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PM Abiy Calls on G20 to Strengthen Africa Compact and Donor Support
Addis Ababa Prepares for Global Financial Push In a high-stakes appeal to the G20, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called for concrete steps to strengthen the Compact with Africa (CWA) and its Multi-Donor Trust Fund. Speaking in Addis Ababa, he urged leaders to expand financial guarantees, accelerate debt-relief initiatives, and champion Africa’s broader regional integration.…
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PM Abiy Urges G20 to Strengthen Compact with Africa MDTF and Accelerate Debt Relief
Abiy’s Call for a Stronger Compact with Africa Ethiopia’s Prime Minister has urged the G20 to take concrete actions to bolster the Compact with Africa (CWA) Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF). In recent remarks, the prime minister emphasized that a stronger fund is essential for advancing Africa’s development agenda, enabling more robust financial guarantees and facilitating…
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Budget Aid Dominates Ethiopia’s ODA: Treasury Sees Minimal Flow
Overview: A Shift in How Aid Reaches Ethiopia’s Budget The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance disclosed a striking statistic for the 2023/24 fiscal year: just 15 percent of Official Development Assistance (ODA) from government-to-government agreements was disbursed through the national treasury. This finding highlights a growing trend where a sizable share of aid bypasses the treasury,…
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Reinforcing Private Capital Mobilization in Africa through Blended Finance
Introduction: Africa’s Financing Gap and the Promise of Blended Finance Africa faces a persistent shortfall in climate and sustainable development finance. Public budgets alone cannot bridge the vast investment needs in energy, infrastructure, adaptation, and resilient health systems. Blended finance—using public or philanthropic funds to leverage private capital—offers a pragmatic path to mobilize the substantial…
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Reinforcing Private Capital Mobilization in Africa Through Blended Finance
Introduction: A Critical Financing Gap Africa faces a persistent gap between the financing needed to meet climate and sustainable development goals and the funds readily available from public sources. The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), held in Seville, Spain, underscored the urgent need to mobilize private capital at scale. A key instrument…
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Reinforcing private capital mobilization in Africa through blended finance
Why Africa Needs private capital for climate and development Africa faces a persistent financing gap for climate resilience, green infrastructure, and sustainable development programs. Public resources alone are insufficient to meet the continent’s ambitious goals, making private capital essential. The challenge is not just attracting funds but ensuring that capital is deployed in ways that…