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Can an African Credit Rating Agency change the way in which global CRAs rate Africa? There is a lot of debate on this point. My take: one can challenge whether an African CRA is the best investment at this point. But one cannot dismiss the idea of an African CRA shaking up the way international CRAs rate Africa. Experience on the continent shows that it is a feasible strategy when you can no longer fight with reason. There is a precedent. When President Mbeki conceived the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) to allow Africa to assess its own performance on governance, many were sceptical. Yet the APRM delivered some of the most solid governance assessments of African countries precisely because of the access it had to the countries and its methodology. And it DID FORCE others to reconsider how they assess governance in Africa. In fact, the EU aligned its governance assessments to the APRM when it integrated them as part and parcel of the governance assessments guiding its country programming. Understanding the use of these strategies in an African context is incredibly enriching and can help many to understand how Africa thinks. 

“Africa’s money is actually in Africa”.. however, we must move away from these potential rhetorics, to actually setting in place the regulatory, legal and environmental frameworks to drive domestic direct investments. FDI is shrinking, and the same can be said for aid.. we can, we should!!

As part of Prof Andy Lymer trip to South Africa, Dr Lin Tian joined him online last week to present our financial wellbeing segmentation analysis on South African consumers to the FSCA South Africa, the National Treasury of South Africa, as well as researchers and practitioners from University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika working in this field. With an aim to support financial education initiatives and enhance the financial wellbeing of diverse cohorts across South Africa, the project is a major work we've been doing with our South Africa based associate member Prof Bernadene De Clercq, involving months of in-depth analysis and exploration. Our findings have intitiated plenty meaningful and productive discussions. We look forward to publishing our analyses in the near future, exploring practical ways to improve financial wellbeing based on these analyses. Stay tuned on our research updates at https://lnkd.in/e6aQ2hZf #financialwellbeing #financialeducation #SouthAfrica #globalwork #researchmatters Hayley James Thea Raisbeck Dixon Wong Halima Sacranie Chris Gorman, CFP®, CLU®, CIM®, TEP Sedinam Ameku, CFEI Aston University Aston Business School

Last Thursday with my colleague Helen Farmer, I had the privilege of attending a workshop hosted by Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) that explored the implications of the #AfricaCharter for research impact. This is an Africa-led initiative “to advance of research that will advance and uphold the continent’s production of scientific knowledge”. It was a fascinating two hours hearing from scholars who collaborate with African colleagues about the challenges they have experienced due to university bureaucracy and due diligence but also the particular demands of REF #impact. This event was very much a ‘starter for 10’. It highlighted the risks of extractive practices and tokenistic attempts at creating pathways to impact to ‘internationalise’ research impact. One of the most interesting discussion was how the REF template can encourage a ‘hero narrative’ that runs the risk of misrepresenting and downplaying the essential and valuable contribution of partners. I often say that the ics is a ‘peculiar beast’ that represents a very particular and narrow version of reality for the purpose of assessment of reach and significance. Writing case studies that effectively convey the rich tapestry of contributions that lead to ‘REFable’ research impact is a challenge due to the practical constraints of the word count and template. No easy answers but a discussion that is vital and critically needed now as the community and @UKRI_Research England develop the guidance for #REF2029. I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic: Alex Lewis Jo Lakey Andrew Wray Mark Reed @Lucy Series Rebecca Fairbairn Allen Mukhwana John Kirkland, O.B.E Silke Blohm Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu, MBChB, MSc, PhD, PGCTHE, FHEA Sarah Naomi Lee Sarah Njeri

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The discussion is ongoing, and the issue of credit rating is so important in Africa. This has to be well discussed. #CreditRatingAfrica #credit #Banks

Everybody's talking about the US, Europe, Unicorns, AI... But you know where's the secret ? Africa has the biggest goldmines Africa has the largest agricultural lands Africa has the fastest growing populations Africa, has the best kept secrets. Niger Benin Kenya Uganda Rwanda Ethiopia Senegal Tanzania The Gambia Côte d'Ivoire Burkina Faso All of these are growing +5% a year. Most of them want investors, Most of them are friendly, Most of them are safe. Africa, has the best kept kept secrets, And I've decided to break the silence. I'm building country breakdowns in cheat sheets like this, If you're interested, follow Amine Rahmani and comment what country would you like next. ____ ⌛ Hi - I'm Amine Rahmani. 🏛️ Ex. Investment Banking & Venture Capital Associate. I help investors find profitable investment opportunities.

Students of the "Ethics-Politics-Economics" program at #UCU, in cooperation with communities in the Ternopil region, have created modern presentations about the investment appeal of this region with the intention of attracting new investors to the area. UCU is a member of the Альянс українських університетів which is aimed at rebuilding #Ukraine and helping to develop Ukrainian communities. https://lnkd.in/gztV_3wX

Here's what you didn't know about peace... Well, peace in Ipetumodu/Ife community. 😊 _ Last month, October, I conducted a survey on the Ipetu/Ife community in Osun State, Nigeria to analyze the context of peace under the lens of the Institute for Economics & Peace Positive Peace Framework. The goal was a data driven #SWOT exploration across the 8 pillars of positive peace (see image attached) in the said community. Unlike negative peace, which in its simplest meaning refers to the absence of war, positive peace is the existence of conditions that prevent conflicts from erupting in the first place. _ Through my research, data collection and analysis, I found that: ⚜️'Good Relations with Neighbors' is the strongest pillar in the community; 62.5% of the participants believe people in their community generally get along well. ⚜️'Low Levels of Corruption' is the weakest pillar, with 68.8% of the participants thinking that the community leaders act dishonestly. ⚜️56.3% of the participants trust the information shared by local news sources and feel that everyone in the community is treated fairly irrespective of tribe or religion. This placed 'Free Flow of Information' and 'Acceptance of the Rights of Others' at the second strongest pillars of positive peace in the community. _ To improve the conditions that form these 8 pillars, it is imperative that an action plan to this effect is drawn up. Based on my findings, I recommended that: ⚜️ Thorough community and stakeholder analysis be conducted for a better grasp of these factors; ⚜️A sustainability-based strategy be designed to improve these 8 Pillars across the Ipetu/Ife Community; ⚜️Collaboration between the various stakeholders is encouraged to facilitate and implement development initiatives across social, economic, political and technological grounds; ⚜️Further data-backed research be conducted to ascertain how the stronger pillars may be leveraged to improve others. _ Thank you for reading and sharing. This report leverages data collected as at November 2024. Therefore, the facts are subject to change. For a deeper dive, check https://lnkd.in/eYDRPAcD Peace, FAVOUR🪷 #iepambassador #datadriven #research #dataanalyst #peaceandconflict #globalpeaceadvocate

Must-Read: Countdown to NBR 2024 - Only 4 Days Left! As we approach the Annual National Round Table Discussion (NBR) 2024, excitement is building! Key Insights: Mission and Vision: Aligning with the economic development goals of Nigeria and Africa. Significance of NBR 2024: Why this edition is a game-changer for CEPDeR and the wider community. Key Themes: Addressing pressing economic issues and development policies across all sectors. Expected Outcomes: Impacting policy-making and economic development. Notable Speakers: Insights from leading experts and influential figures. Research and Innovation: Featuring recent findings and innovative solutions from CEPDeR. Engagement and Impact: Ensuring effective communication and implementation of policy recommendations. Future Plans: Sustaining and expanding CEPDeR’s impact beyond 2024. Public Engagement: Opportunities for collaboration, training, and attending events like NBR 2024. Event Date: June 20th, 2024 Join us in shaping the future of economic policy and development in Africa. This is an event you won't want to miss! #NBR2024 #EconomicDevelopment #PolicyResearch #CEPDeR #Innovation #AfricaDevelopment #SustainableGrowth Make sure to attach the video to the post for a complete and engaging experience.