In Tanzania, on average women represent only 19% of heads of school in rural areas and only 36% in urban and suburban areas. As an #EchidnaGlobalScholar at Brookings, Lydia Wilbard is looking for ways to close that gender gap: brookings.edu/articles/how-c…

On 10/24, tune in to our event with UNDP Africa on the importance of sovereign credit ratings in Africa, featuring Brahima S. Coulibaly, Ahunna Eziakonwa, finance ministers from Lesotho and Ethiopia, and more. 🗓️ Register to watch live in English or French: brookings.edu/events/pathway…

For African countries, a favourable credit rating is not simply a financial metric—it's a gateway to unlocking affordable financing for sustainable development. Register now: 📅 24 Oct ⏰ 10:00-11:30 EST 🔗 bit.ly/AfriCreditRati… #AfricaCreditRatings #WBGMeetings

African countries are making efforts to better prepare for credit ratings process in order to improve their risk perception. Great insights shared by African Finance Ministers from #Lesotho #Rwanda & #Ethiopia at our #AfricaCreditRatings event at #AnnualMeetings2024 #WBGMeetings

A pleasure to join UNDP Africa Director Ahunna Eziakonwa today Brookings Global for a terrific panel on #AfricaCreditRatings--and why high interest payments cost the continent so much. UN Development is investing in data, advisory services, and capacity development to ease the burden.

A packed house The Brookings Institution with 500+ attendees in person and online! Key takeaways: 📊 Need for transparent data & methodologies 🔍 Fair criteria to assess a country's creditworthiness 🛣️ Include long-term development projects in ratings #AfricaCreditRatings #WBGMeetings

Quotable moments 👇 "Better transparency in credit ratings won’t be a panacea. Structural issues, such as low domestic savings, must also be addressed." 💬 Brahima S. Coulibaly, Vice President and Director, Brookings Institution #AfricaCreditRatings #WBGMeetings

Quotable moments 👇 "The honeymoon is over. Countries must move beyond concessional aid to attract investment & trade. To do this, we need to improve credit ratings and mobilize domestic resources." 💬 Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary, UNECA #AfricaCreditRatings #WBGMeetings

Although Nigeria spends 10-25% of its GDP on procurement, a significant amount is lost to corruption. This brief suggests reforms to enhance transparency & accountability in 🇳🇬's public procurement as a pathway to growth. tinyurl.com/2wxzc5n7 CSEA Africa MacArthur Foundation BudgIT Nigeria

President Biden heads to Angola this week with the Lobito Corridor as a major item on the agenda. Witney Schneidman gives a brief history of the initiative and breaks down what the trip means for U.S.-Angola commercial relations. brookings.edu/articles/why-b…

2024 was a busy year for our scholars. Check out Brahima S. Coulibaly's end-of-year reflections for the highlights and a look ahead to global economic conditions in 2025 👇 brookings.edu/articles/year-…

Brookings Foresight Africa 2025-2030 (RSVP, limited seats): I am excited to invite you to the launch of our flagship annual report, Foresight Africa: Top Priorities for the Continent, 2025-2030, for which I have the honor of serving as editor-in-chief. Foresight Africa is one of

"As the impact of the U.S.’s changing approach to Africa during the Trump administration’s second term is as yet unknown, it is important to consider how China may react to U.S. involvement in Africa," writes Yun Sun. brookings.edu/articles/us-ch…

“Strengthened implementation systems lie at the heart of better progress for the SDGs, bridging government, science, civil society, and the private sector,” write Homi Kharas and John W McArthur. brookings.edu/articles/how-w…

With the election of the next African Development Bank Group President fast approaching, join us on April 24 for a conversation with the 5 candidates on their vision for the Bank and Africa. Who will be the next president of the African Development Bank? | Brookings

Ladies what's a side effect of giving birth that most people don't really talk about? 🥹🥹

Africa holds approximately 30% of the world’s largest mineral reserves. With the critical minerals race ramping up, this is a key time for Africa to press its comparative advantage, writes Marit Kitaw for #ForesightAfrica. brookings.edu/articles/afric…

The United States wants access to critical minerals. Africa wants a strong manufacturing sector. These goals are not at cross-purposes, Vera Songwe and Witney Schneidman explain in Project Syndicate: project-syndicate.org/commentary/afr…

“Clearly, the basics of development—effective and sustainable poverty reduction—are still on the action agenda and governments must take the necessary steps to address the escalating incidence of poverty.” Read more in the viewpoint co-authored by our CEO (Joseph Asunka) and Former

We're launching our 2026 Foresight Africa report with a discussion on the top priorities and trends that will shape Africa in 2026. Tune in and submit questions with #ForesightAfrica: brookings.edu/events/key-tre…