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A dispatch and reflection from the 2026 World Bank Spring Meetings Last week in Washington, the streets were crowded with global finance leaders, heads of state, business owners, civil society actors, and media gathered to discuss the current state of the global economy. The numbers that framed the week were sobering. OECD data confirmed a […]
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At Africa.com, we have always believed that telling Africa’s story with clarity and authority requires being in the right rooms, not just on the continent, but wherever the decisions that shape Africa’s future are being made. Washington DC, New York, and the United States as a whole play a critical role in Africa’s future, not […]
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Prosper Africa, the United States Department of the Treasury, and The African Development Bank are pleased to announce the signing of a Donor Contribution Agreement to develop a Credit Rating Online Data Platform. This innovative platform will enhance data accuracy and transparency critical for credit rating assessments, fostering a more favorable investment climate between the […]
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Prosper Africa, USAID’s e-Trade Alliance, IBM, and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy to Test a Solution to Transform African Pharmaceutical Markets Prosper Africa’s Tech for Trade Alliance (AT4T) is launching its latest pilot in Africa to field test a digital platform intended to bring visibility to Africa’s drug supply chains, creating a more […]
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Prosper Africa announces its support in facilitating several healthcare investments and partnerships involving U.S. firms and investors that are driving growth, innovation, and opportunities across Africa. These transactions showcase Prosper Africa’s critical role in advancing U.S.-Africa trade and investment. These investments, like others in Prosper Africa’s portfolio, will create transformative economic impacts in a key […]
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Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, with smallholder farmers producing up to 70% of the country’s marketed produce. Despite its significance, many farmers still rely on subsistence farming and face substantial challenges, including limited resources. One of the key obstacles is the disconnect between farmers, extension services, and agro-input providers which slows the adoption […]
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Following the U.S.-Morocco Venture Capital Forum in Morocco in May, and Coordinator British A. Robinson’s recent trip to Egypt, Prosper Africa is refocusing its commitment to North Africa, with a particular emphasis on Egypt and Morocco. These dynamic countries offer vast growth potential, especially in tech and entrepreneurship. Through the use of tools such as […]
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The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) in partnership with Prosper Africa, and in support of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) is proud to announce the Catalytic Pooled Fund (CPF), a transformative collective designed to mobilize catalytic capital in Africa to drive private sector investment in social development at scale. The announcement took place at the […]
...The Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance is excited to announce a Request for Applications (RFA) from African companies with innovative, technology-driven solutions that can accelerate commerce and trade across the continent. This RFA seeks to identify scalable solutions that can address key challenges within Africa’s trade ecosystem, boosting economic integration and growth. The Alliance […]
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The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Ghana and around the world. The Department of State is announcing a new visa restriction policy today that will restrict U.S. visas for any individual responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana. This policy will take effect in advance of Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections […]
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