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Climate finance in Africa: AfDB spearheading innovative mechanisms and instruments

To build resilience against climate change, the countries have outlined tangible ambitions for green growth, including plans to increase climate investment May 16, 2023/AfDB Africa contributes the least – less than 3% — to global warming, yet the continent is the most vulnerable to climate risks. To build resilience against […]

Y/Y Growth in Broadband Penetration

May 16, 2023/Coronation Research The latest data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the industry regulator, show that internet subscriptions stood at N156.9 million in February ’23, representing a marginal increase of 0.5% m/m (or c.743,000 new subscriptions). Meanwhile, on a y/y basis, internet subscriptions increased by 10%. The […]

AfDB Annual Meetings in Egypt: an ideal setting for concrete proposals towards inclusive, sustainable growth in Africa

If Africa achieves inclusive growth and sustainable development, it will lift millions out of poverty and provide a better future for its citizens May 16, 2023/AfDB In a global context marked by multiple global crises since the emergence of Covid-19 in 2020, Africa has shown resilience. Amid headwinds, the continent […]