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Daouda Sembene

@daoudasembene

CEO, AfriCatalyst; Distinguished Non-Resident Fellow @CGDev and ACET; Former IMF Executive Director
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AFRICATALYST (@_africatalyst) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us on 22/09 for an event "From Bretton Woods to 2030" in partnership Ambition Loop Panelists will discuss reshaping global finance for a climate-positive future 🕒 11:00-12:30 EST 📍 Columbia University Join online:eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-sess… #Africatalyst #ClimateWeekNYC

Join us on 22/09  for an event "From Bretton Woods to 2030" in partnership <a href="/AmbitionLoop/">Ambition Loop</a> 

Panelists will discuss reshaping global finance for a climate-positive future

🕒 11:00-12:30 EST
📍 Columbia University

Join online:eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-sess…
 
#Africatalyst #ClimateWeekNYC
AFRICATALYST (@_africatalyst) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our CEO, Daouda Sembene was honored to join the African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank Mid-Term Strategy Review retreat in Sharm El Sheikh. He shared insights on a panel on Africa's debt crisis and the role of multilateral institutions in driving economic resilience

Our CEO, <a href="/DaoudaSembene/">Daouda Sembene</a>  was honored to join the <a href="/afreximbank/">African Export-Import Bank - Afreximbank</a>  Mid-Term Strategy Review retreat in Sharm El Sheikh. He shared insights on a panel on Africa's debt crisis and the role of multilateral institutions in driving economic resilience
Michael Galant (@michael_galant) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tinkering at the edges is not enough. I’ve joined dozens of economists, civil society leaders, and other experts in calling on IMF to end its dangerous surcharge policy once and for all. bu.edu/gdp/2024/10/10…

Tinkering at the edges is not enough. 
I’ve joined dozens of economists, civil society leaders, and other experts in calling on <a href="/IMFNews/">IMF</a> to end its dangerous surcharge policy once and for all.
bu.edu/gdp/2024/10/10…
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⏰REMINDER This is happening today, with Andrés Arauz, Niranjali, Daouda Sembene & Pep Bardoullie, discussing #SDRs as a tool to create a fit-for-crisis global financial safety net. Please register ASAP: tinyurl.com/SDRsSideEvent

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With only six years left to meet #SDGs & climate goals by 2030 MDBs must prioritize methane abatement. Our new policy paper outlines transformative MDB strategies for methane reduction across Africa. 🔗africatalyst.com/wp-content/upl… #COP29 #MethaneActionAfrica #Africatalyst

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Did you know? Africa's debt crisis is worsened by reliance on foreign currency-denominated debt which exposes many low-income countries to exchange rate volatility? Our new report explores how MDBs can provide solutions by offering local currency loans to ease debt burdens and

Did you know? Africa's debt crisis is worsened by reliance on foreign currency-denominated debt which exposes many low-income countries to exchange rate volatility?

Our new report explores how MDBs can provide solutions by offering local currency loans to ease debt burdens and
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Key highlight: Our CEO, Daouda Sembene shared AFRICATALYST's perspective on pull financing & Africa's climate finance opportunities. Thank you to all partners! Together, we’ll keep driving strategies for climate resilience & sustainable development #ClimateAction #COP29 KPMG

Key highlight: Our CEO, <a href="/DaoudaSembene/">Daouda Sembene</a>  shared <a href="/_AfriCatalyst/">AFRICATALYST</a>'s perspective on pull financing &amp; Africa's climate finance opportunities.
Thank you to all partners! Together, we’ll keep driving strategies for climate resilience &amp; sustainable development #ClimateAction #COP29 <a href="/KPMG/">KPMG</a>
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#AfriCatalyst is looking for two talented individuals to join our team and make an impact across Africa! 1️⃣ Project Manager: Sustainable Development Finance & Capital Markets (DAKAR) - Bilingual 🔗Apply here jobs.smartrecruiters.com/TALENT2AFRICA/… #LifeAtAfriCatalyst

#AfriCatalyst is looking for two talented individuals to join our team and make an impact across Africa!
1️⃣ Project Manager: Sustainable Development Finance &amp; Capital Markets (DAKAR) - Bilingual 

🔗Apply here
jobs.smartrecruiters.com/TALENT2AFRICA/…
#LifeAtAfriCatalyst
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2024 has been a year of growth, impact, and meaningful collaboration for us at AfriCatalyst. From key events and dialogues to strong partnerships, we’ve expanded our reach and built meaningful connections along the way. Here’s a look at the moments that shaped our journey.🧵

2024 has been a year of growth, impact, and meaningful collaboration for us at AfriCatalyst. From key events and dialogues to strong partnerships, we’ve expanded our reach and built meaningful connections along the way. 

Here’s a look at the moments that shaped our journey.🧵
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In their latest blog, Nayke Montgomery & Daouda Sembene dive into AFRICATALYST's paper on IDA's potential to help borrowers mitigate risks of external debt crises. Here's how IDA can give low-income countries an opportunity for resilient economic growth: bit.ly/4gPfxgQ

Maura Leary (@maural33) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A great read from Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi 🇬🇭🇬🇧🌍 Daouda Sembene & Elizabeth Sidiropoulos in advance of this weekend’s African Union #leadership elections - outlining four skill sets to take the institution & the continent forward in this critical moment. #AfricanUnion #AUSummit2025 african.business/2025/02/politi…

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Speaking at the Presidential Breakfast on Credit Ratings, Kenyan President William Ruto highlighted the urgent need for accurate #creditratings & acknowledged the work of UN Development & AFRICATALYST in strengthening Africa's creditworthiness. #AUSummit2025 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=exeQzr…

Speaking at the Presidential Breakfast on Credit Ratings, Kenyan President William Ruto highlighted the urgent need for accurate #creditratings &amp; acknowledged the work of <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> &amp; <a href="/_Africatalyst/">AFRICATALYST</a> in strengthening Africa's creditworthiness. #AUSummit2025

📺 youtube.com/watch?v=exeQzr…
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As the African Union Commission embraces new leadership, several key focus areas will be critical in driving Africa's progress, including political acumen, economic insight, cross-border collaboration, and effective communication.

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New Report Alert! Today, on the sideleines of the #G20SouthAfrica/ #fics2025 summit in Cape town South Africa, we launched our new report titled; "Chasing Capital: African Sub-Regional Development Banks in Focus".

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Happy International Women's Day! This year, we embrace the theme #AccelerateEquality, recognizing that progress towards #GenderEquality requires intentional efforts and sustained action.

Happy International Women's Day!
This year, we embrace the theme #AccelerateEquality, recognizing that progress towards #GenderEquality requires intentional efforts and sustained action.
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In this episode, our guest, Jean-Marc Kilolo M. , an economist at ECA , discusses the governance challenges facing credit rating agencies and explores potential solutions for a more transparent and accountable rating system. Daouda Sembene

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AfriCatalyst joined the AU Debt Conference in Lomé, where Dr. Daouda Sembene and leaders called for urgent reforms to tackle Africa’s debt crisis. Key: stronger governance, fairer credit ratings & innovative finance for Agenda 2063. 🔗 africatalyst.com #DebtSustainability

AfriCatalyst joined the AU Debt Conference in Lomé, where Dr. Daouda Sembene and leaders called for urgent reforms to tackle Africa’s debt crisis.

Key: stronger governance, fairer credit ratings &amp; innovative finance for Agenda 2063.
🔗 africatalyst.com
#DebtSustainability