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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.
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2019年2月19日 · 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.
U.S. Considers Shutting Down USAID, Raising Concerns for Africa
1 天前 · U.S. development aid is facing an uncertain future. At the center of the storm is USAID, a key player in global assistance programs, now at risk of being dismantled. The stakes are high, especially for Africa. The United States is considering shutting down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),...
Trump’s Exit from Global Tax Deal Puts African Economies at Risk
2025年1月28日 · The global 15% minimum tax on multinational corporations took effect on January 1, 2024, in over 30 developed countries, including tax havens like Luxembourg and Switzerland. While the United States signed the agreement, it was never ratified during Joe Biden’s presidency. The decision by newly-elected U.S. President Donald Trump to...
Africa’s Economy Expected to Grow by 4.2% in 2025, but …
2025年1月14日 · Africa’s GDP is projected to grow by 4.2% in 2025, according to the latest Foresight Africa report published by the Brookings Institution this week. This forecast suggests an improvement from the 3.1% growth recorded in 2023, as reported by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The projection reflects a notable recovery...
AGF Unveils $5bn Guarantee to Accelerate Energy Access in Africa
2025年1月29日 · The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) announced yesterday a new $5 billion local currency guarantee mechanism aimed at boosting financing for energy access projects across Africa. The announcement was made during the 'Mission 300' African Energy Summit in Tanzania, which brought together African heads of state, donors, and key energy sector...
Climate Change Fuels Forced Migrations, Deepening Africa’s …
2025年1月27日 · The Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS), conducted by the World Economic Forum, aims to identify the risks facing the planet in the short, medium, and long term. The 2025 report reveals that environmental risks, once seen as distant threats, are now pressing concerns that are increasingly intertwined with other global...
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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.
South Korea Pledges $24bn in Funding to Africa by 2030
2024年6月5日 · The 10th largest global economic power is hosting delegations from 48 African countries for two days at the first South Korea/Africa Summit, themed 'The Future We Build Together: Shared Growth, Sustainability, and Solidarity.' South Korea will commit $24 billion in aid and investment support to Africa by 2030. The information...
African Startups Raise $2.2bn in 2024, down 24% - Ecofin Agency
2025年1月10日 · For the second year in a row, funding raised by African startups has declined. East Africa remains the continent's leading region for attracting such investments. In 2024, African startups raised $2.2 billion in equity, debt, and grants (excluding bond issuances), according to data released on January 6 by Africa: The...