Financing Africa's development

The IMF's economic outlook for Africa in 2026 points to an average GDP growth rate of 4.3% – making it the fastest-growing region globally. In practice, however, per capita growth is far lower and various factors like persistent debt issues and a decline in official development assistance jeopardise this positive outlook. In this episode, guests Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi (African Center for Economic Transformation) and Admassu Tadesse (Trade and Development Bank) explore strategies to ensure sustained economic growth matching the promising outlook for the continent. They discuss untapped policy actions to spur economic transformation as well as the role of regional financial institutions to meet the needs of African countries shaping their development agendas. Related content: Africa in 2026: Global uncertainty demands regional leadership Why an African Credit Rating Agency isn't a good idea for the region's borrowers

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Financing Africa's development is an episode from Africa Aware by Chatham House.

This episode is 46:02 long.

This episode was published on Feb 6, 2026.

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