As the global order becomes more multipolar, opportunities for African agency are expanding. Yet these opportunities will only translate into meaningful influence if African states strengthen their coordination, develop sophisticated negotiating strategies and engage proactively in shaping the rules of global governance
For the economy to grow, it is imperative that the public and private sectors work together in a coordinated, transparent manner
A recent forum heard that the high cost of capital continues to undermine the continent’s growth and infrastructure development
The need to ensure the independence of central banks was also one of the key recommendations from South Africa’s G20 finance track
With trillions needed to meet the increasingly urgent sustainable development goals, the current model of financing falls short