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IOSCO’s Growth, Emerging Markets Committee Launches Dedicated Network to Support Members in the Adoption or Other Use of ISSB Standards in their Local Jurisdictions

December 18, 2024/IOSCO IOSCO announced today the launch of a dedicated network to support the adoption and other use of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB Standards), with the support of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). The Network will start with a group of 32 IOSCO members of its Growth […]

Navigating the Future of Work in Africa

December 18, 2024/Edelman • Over half of workers in Nigeria (59%) and South Africa (57%) express concern about the potential redundancy of their skills within the next decade due to technological advances. • 21% of respondents in both Nigeria and South Africa believe their jobs could eventually be taken over […]

AfDB to Make $30 Million Equity Investment in AFC to Catalyse Climate Action

The investment is projected to contribute to the creation of over 1,600 full-time equivalent jobs by 2031, while also fostering regional integration, and generating clean, reliable energy December 16, 2024/AfDB The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) for […]