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“Our goal is to surpass developed countries,” AfDB VP tells fourth industrial revolution forum

February 21, 2020/AfDB Africa is not only ready for the fourth industrial revolution. It is set to outdo the achievements of the developed world. That was one of the messages that emerged at a seminar hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB.org) at its headquarters in Abidjan. The event attracted […]

Next Steps to U.S.-Kenya Free Trade Agreement

February 20, 2020/CCA Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) (https://www.CorporateCouncilonAfrica.com/) in partnership with Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) hosted a roundtable discussion with Kenyan and U.S. business leaders and government officials to explore how the private sector can support this bilateral effort and take full advantage of investment and trade opportunities […]

IMF Says Pace of Nigeria’s Economic Recovery Slow

February 18, 2020/IMF Growth is still recovering, inflation is increasing, and external vulnerabilities are rising. Fiscal reform momentum and recent tightening of monetary policy are welcome. Major policy adjustments remain necessary to contain short-term vulnerabilities and unlock Nigeria’s growth potential. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Amine […]