Source : ATIDI July 7, 2026 – Nairobi, Kenya – At the 26th Annual General Meeting of the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), President William Ruto of Kenya issued a clarion call for Africa to strengthen its financial institutions and fund its development on its own terms. The meetings, which took place in Nairobi from 30 June to 3 July,
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The revision of the AADFI Prudential Standards, Guidelines, and Rating System (PSGRS) is progressing significantly in line with the workplan of the Task Force constituted for the assignment. The PSGRS is a flagship tool that has guided governance, financial management, operational performance, and institutional development across African Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) since its adoption in 2008. The ongoing review reflects AADFI’s commitment to ensuring that the
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – As Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) play an increasingly important role in driving sustainable growth across Africa, professionals are expected to respond to evolving priorities, including climate finance, sustainability, governance, risk management, and inclusive development. Continuous learning is therefore no longer optional – it is essential. To support the professional development of development
How sustainability-focused initiatives, such as the SSCI, can strengthen the resilience, governance, and long-term development impact of African DFIs. Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – As sustainability, climate resilience, and responsible investment become increasingly important in development finance, many African Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) are strengthening the integration of sustainability principles into their operations and decision-making processes. One initiative attracting growing
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The revision of the AADFI Prudential Standards, Guidelines, and Rating System (PSGRS) is progressing significantly in line with the workplan of the Task Force constituted for the assignment. The PSGRS is a flagship tool that has guided governance, financial management, operational performance, and institutional development across African Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) since its adoption
Source : ATIDI ATIDI’s performance in 2025 reflects both the strength of its business model and its ability to respond effectively to a complex and evolving risk environment. Across Africa, constrained liquidity, currency volatility and shifting risk perceptions have continued to shape investment decisions, reinforcing the need for innovative solutions that enable investment and unlock growth.
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(Extract from the 2025 Annual Report of AADFI) The global economic environment in 2025 was shaped by a complex mix of resilience and uncertainty, as economies navigated persistent inflationary pressures, shifting trade dynamics, and policy uncertainty. Economic activity was supported by stockpiling of goods, strong investor confidence, and increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI)[1]. Average global
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There are some journeys that begin long before the flight departs. At first glance, the road to Clermont-Ferrand in the Alps of central France looked straightforward enough: travel from Cape Town to Dakar for a conference and meetings, a visit to Gorée Island, onward to Paris for discussions at the headquarters of a major development finance institution, and then to Clermont-Ferrand for a conference where I would present my paper titled Market Shaping for a Just Energy Transition, and moderate a panel on subnational and regional development finance. On paper, it was simply a sequence of flights, hotels, meetings and presentations. In reality, the road itself became part of the argument.
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, June 12, 2026 – The Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI)continued its efforts to advance development finance expertise with the successful conclusion of the 2026 cohort of the intermediate level of its Professional Certificate Program (PCP) in Development Finance, held from June 8 to 12, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The 19 participants from 6 African countries – Côte d’Ivoire,
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The Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) officially launched the 3rd African Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) Performance Survey Report during its 52nd Ordinary General Assembly, held on May 25, 2026, on the sidelines of the AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. The report offers a comprehensive assessment of the performance, operational models, and development impact
