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O Centro Africano de Investigação e Inovação (ARIH) do Afreximbank pretende gerar ganhos económicos anuais de 70 mil milhões de dólares para África

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Centro Africano de Investigação e Inovação (ARIH), recentemente lançado pelo Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), pretende gerar até 70 mil milhões de dólares americanos por ano em ganhos económicos para África, impulsionando o crescimento sustentável orientado para a inovação.

Prevê-se que o ARIH catalise a soberania tecnológica, o comércio intra-africano, o crescimento sustentável e a transformação estrutural das economias africanas, promovendo a investigação científica, a inovação e a comercialização de tecnologias desenvolvidas localmente. O objectivo é o de acelerar o comércio intra-africano e a transformação estrutural, explorando as ligações orgânicas entre a academia, a indústria e os decisores políticos com inovações escaláveis.

O centro está estruturado de modo a abordar o baixo investimento em investigação e desenvolvimento (I&D) em África e o fraco desempenho do continente em termos de resultados de investigação. Para tal, vai promover a comercialização da inovação e estabelecer parcerias entre a academia, a indústria e os decisores políticos, com o objectivo de duplicar as despesas com I&D em África, a fim de desbloquear benefícios económicos.

Em declarações durante a Feira Comercial Intra-Africana (IATF2025), o Dr. Yemi Kale, Economista-Chefe do Grupo e Director-Geral de Investigação do Afreximbank, afirmou: “A criação do Centro Africano de Investigação e Inovação marca um momento crucial para o ecossistema científico e tecnológico de África. Sinaliza o compromisso do Afreximbank em tirar partido do talento local africano e transformar o capital intelectual de África em competitividade industrial, expansão comercial e desenvolvimento sustentável.”

O Dr. Kale assinalou que actualmente África contribui com menos de 3% da produção global de investigação, apesar dos desafios urgentes que enfrenta, afirmando que “acelerar o ecossistema de inovação de África para apoiar o crescimento económico, a diversificação comercial e a soberania tecnológica é, portanto, um objectivo com o qual nos comprometemos com prazer”.

Acrescentou que: “A nossa visão é que o ARIH seja uma plataforma transformadora que procure converter o capital intelectual em competitividade industrial e crescimento impulsionado pelo comércio, reconhecendo que uma duplicação das despesas com I&D em África em 1% do PIB poderia gerar até 70 mil milhões de dólares americanos anualmente. Vemos igualmente o ARIH a posicionar-se como um canal vital que estabelece a ligação entre a academia, a indústria, os decisores políticos e os investidores, a fim de acelerar a caminhada de África rumo a um crescimento inclusivo e sustentável.”

As actividades do ARIH na IATF2025 incluíram a entrega de prémios a 12 projectos pioneiros de investigação e inovação de toda África e das Caraíbas, demonstrando um potencial real para enfrentar os desafios prementes de África. Os vencedores foram seleccionados entre mais de 200 investigadores, estudantes, educadores e cientistas que se candidataram a um concurso iniciado pelo Afreximbank. Os prémios, que incluíram certificados e prémios em dinheiro, foram entregues pela Sr.ª Kanayo Awani, Vice-Presidente Executiva do Afreximbank para o Comércio Intra-Africano e Desenvolvimento das Exportações.

Ao felicitar os vencedores, o Dr. Anthony Coleman, Director de Investigação para o Desenvolvimento do Afreximbank, exortou-os a alargar os seus horizontes inovadores para fazer face de forma eficaz às lacunas tecnológicas e aos desafios de desenvolvimento de África. Garantiu-lhes ainda o compromisso do Afreximbank em fomentar o ARIH como uma via de longo prazo para o ecossistema de inovação de África. O Dr. Coleman desafiou-os ainda a manter o ímpeto, aproveitando a plataforma como trampolim para esforços de colaboração entre cientistas, inovadores e empreendedores, a fim de promover o comércio intra-regional e a transformação económica de África.

Participaram igualmente no lançamento o Dr. Kamel Bidari, Ministro do Ensino Superior e Investigação Científica da Argélia; o Dr. Noureddine Ouadah, Ministro da Economia do Conhecimento, Startups e Microempresas da Argélia; o Sr. Kamal Rezig, Ministro do Comércio Externo e Promoção das Exportações da Argélia; o Sr. Tiroeaone Ntsima, Ministro do Empreendedorismo e Comércio do Lesoto; e o Sr. Patrick Thierry Akoloza, Ministro do Comércio e Indústria da República Centro-Africana.

Com a participação de mais de 112.000 visitantes de 132 países, a IATF2025, que decorreu de 04 a 10 de Setembro, terminou com um resultado notável, com 48,3 mil milhões de dólares em acordos comerciais e de investimento assinados ao longo dos sete (7) dias da exposição continental. A exposição recebeu 2.148 expositores.

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Sobre a Feira Comercial Intra-Africana:
Organizada pelo Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank), pela Comissão da União Africana (CUA) e pelo Secretariado da Zona de Comércio Livre Continental Africana (ZCLCA), a Feira Comercial Intra-Africana (IATF) tem como objectivo proporcionar uma plataforma única para facilitar o intercâmbio de informações sobre comércio e investimento, com vista a apoiar o aumento do comércio e do investimento intra-africanos, especialmente no contexto da implementação do Acordo de Comércio Livre Continental Africano (ACLCA). A IATF reúne actores continentais e globais para apresentar e expor os seus produtos e serviços e explorar oportunidades de negócios e investimento no continente. Constitui igualmente uma plataforma para partilhar informações sobre comércio, investimento e mercado com as partes interessadas e permite aos participantes discutir e identificar soluções para os desafios que o comércio e o investimento intra-africanos enfrentam. Para além dos participantes africanos, a Feira Comercial está igualmente aberta a empresas e investidores de países não africanos interessados em fazer negócios em África e em apoiar a transformação do continente através da industrialização e do desenvolvimento das exportações.

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Consumer inflation slows in August

Source: Government of South Africa

Statistics South Africa has recorded a slight decrease in annual consumer inflation for August – easing from some 3.5% to 3.3%.

This as fuel and food inflation slowed last month.

“The monthly change was also lower. The consumer price index (CPI) decreased by 0.1% between July and August, with four of 13 categories in the inflation basket registering monthly declines.

“These were food and non-alcoholic beverages [NAB] (-0,1%); furnishings, household equipment & routine maintenance (-0,1%); transport (-0,2%); and information & communication (-0,2%),” Stats SA said.

The annual rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages (NAB) edged lower to 5.2% in August from 5.7% in July.

Lower rates were also recorded in cereal products; fish and other seafood; milk, other dairy products and eggs; fruits and nuts, and vegetables.

“The rate for cereal products retreated from 2.1% in July to 1.5% in August. Some staples are cheaper than a year ago, including hot cereals (-7.8%) and white rice (-7.2%). Bread and pasta products recorded zero or low-price increases. 

“Examples include white bread (0.0%), brown bread (+0.4%), macaroni (+0.5%) and spaghetti (+0.6%). Some items are notably more expensive, such as samp (+14.8%) and maize meal (+8.2%),” the institution said.

Although beef continues to have high annual rates, the monthly increase in August is the lowest since April.

“Beef mince recorded a 12-month change of 27.2% and a monthly rise of 0.2%. Stewing beef reached an annual rate of 32.3% while its monthly change was 0.6%. Beef steak prices were 28.6% higher than a year ago but down by 1.2% between July and August.

“These low monthly changes follow factory-gate inflation of -7.8% in July for beef carcasses,” Stats SA noted.

Furthermore, the price index for milk, other dairy products and eggs “declined by 1.1%, the lowest annual print since March 2011 when the rate was -1.4%. Prices for fresh full-cream milk decreased by 2.9% between August 2024 and August 2025”. – SAnews.gov.za

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Paul Biya at 92: will defections weaken his grip on absolute power in Cameroon?

Source: The Conversation – Africa – By David E Kiwuwa, Associate Professor of International Studies, University of Nottingham

Cameroonians go to the polls in October 2025 in what some people hoped might be a break from the country’s troubled recent past. They thought that President Paul Biya (92) might stand aside to allow a transition.

Three years ago I was one of those who expressed optimism about the 2025 poll. But I was wrong.

Biya is set to run yet again for an 8th term. He is already one of Africa’s longest ruling presidents, behind only Equatorial Guinea’s Teodoro Nguema.

Biya is on the cusp of achieving lifetime presidency since taking office in 1982.

In July 2025, after months of speculation, he confirmed in a tweet that he would run again.

Having weathered coups, silenced dissent, defied death rumours, and outlasted generations of challengers, he reminded friend and foe alike that he remains at the centre of Cameroon’s political ecosystem.

I am a long time scholar of and commentator on African politics, regime transformation, democratic transition and broader governance. Given regional developments that have seen the military deposing long term leaders, one might expect Biya to superintend a managed transition. The intriguing question is: what is it about the situation in Cameroon that continues to defy logic?

There is evident restlessness and frustration among young Cameroonians as well as clear clamour for change. Yet, the incumbent remains the front-runner, supported by the ruling party, the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement, and his near-total command of the state’s political machinery.

Simply, the system has been designed to serve Biya’s interests. With government control of the media, resources, and judicial and electoral institutions, it is unlikely that the opposition can bring about systemic change.

Some things have changed, however. Biya’s previous wins were landslides that left no room for debate. This time things could potentially be different on account of high-profile defections from his party. These men will be challenging him at the polls.

The field

The last electoral cycle, leading up to the 2018 poll, was characterised by subdued challenges and a co-opted or deeply divided opposition. This time Biya appears to face a relatively organised opposition.

Initially, 83 candidates signalled their interest. In July the electoral commission cleared 13 to run. The commission controversially disqualified Maurice Kamto, a renowned legal scholar who performed respectably in the 2018 electoral cycle with 14% of the vote.

Human Rights Watch warned that this would cast a shadow over the credibility of the electoral process.

Nevertheless, several credible figures across the political spectrum remain in the race and present alternatives.

Biya faces two other former allies turned political adversaries.

One is Issa Tchiroma Bakary, his minister of employment and vocational training. A longtime insider of the regime, he served in various ministerial roles and was long considered a loyalist. Yet in June 2025, he resigned from the government, delivering a searing critique of the system he once represented.

He then launched his campaign, running on the ticket of the Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon.

The minister of tourism and leisure, Bello Bouba Maigari, still formally holding office, declared his intention in July 2025 to run against his boss in the October elections.

This announcement was especially striking given the deep political history between the two men. Maigari is not just any cabinet member. He is a long-standing confidant of the president, having been appointed Biya’s prime minister in 1982 and hailing from the vote-rich northern region. The decision to enter the race marks a shift from loyal lieutenant to presidential challenger, revealing the growing fissures within the ruling elite.

Others in the race worth noting are:

  • Akere Muna, a former speaker who swore in Biya in 1982 and a tireless advocate for transparency and accountability. He ran for the top job in 2018 (but withdrew at the last minute).

  • Cabral Libii, from the Cameroon Party for National Reconciliation, a young and dynamic leader who also ran for president in 2018 and garnered 6% of the total vote.

  • Joshua Osih, a seasoned politician with a strong track record.

The issues

The nation’s pressing issues remain the same as they have been for a long while.

These include:

  • Endemic corruption. Cameroon is ranked 140 out of 180 countries by Transparency International. The reasons are systemic decay of state institutions and maladministration.

  • Economic stasis, including stubborn unemployment forecast at 7.34% by Statista; 23% live below the international poverty line and 3.3 million are food insecure.

  • The ongoing anglophone regional crisis pitting the English speaking regions against the dominant francophone centre.

  • Biya’s ability to govern and the succession question, given his very advanced age and the potential vacuum or infighting if he couldn’t complete his term.

The external dimension

Western actors have been consistent critics of Biya’s regime in the recent past. However, some have adopted a more cautious tone, balancing criticism with strategic interests.

The US, for instance, suspended some military assistance to Cameroon in 2019 over human rights abuses. But it continues counter-terrorism cooperation against Boko Haram.

The European Union, while pressing for peaceful resolution of the anglophone conflict, remains an important trade and aid partner.

China has become Cameroon’s largest bilateral creditor and a top trading partner. According to a report by Business in Cameroon, in 2024 Cameroon owed about 64.8% of its external bilateral debt to China. This is primarily for infrastructure loans that have funded projects like the Kribi Deep Sea Port, the Yaoundé-Douala highway, and hydropower stations.

For regime survival, Biya has pursued a pragmatic foreign policy. Beijing’s diplomatic stance of non-interference and respect for sovereignty resonates with Cameroonian political elites wary of western scrutiny and criticism over democratic backsliding and the anglophone conflict.

But Biya has not severed ties with the west. For example, the government maintains partnerships with France for security training, with Germany for decentralisation support, and with the US for counterinsurgency.

This balancing is not simply geopolitical. It is also deeply embedded in domestic patronage networks. Foreign aid, loans and investments serve as resources to consolidate elite power, strengthen the patronage system and suppress dissent.

The October polls are sure to reaffirm the status quo.

– Paul Biya at 92: will defections weaken his grip on absolute power in Cameroon?
– https://theconversation.com/paul-biya-at-92-will-defections-weaken-his-grip-on-absolute-power-in-cameroon-264915

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L’Africa Research and Innovation Hub [Centre africain de recherche et d’innovation (ARIH)] d’Afreximbank cherche à générer des gains économiques annuels d’une valeur de 70 milliards de dollars US au profit de l’Afrique

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

L’Africa Research and Innovation Hub [Centre africain de recherche et d’innovation (ARIH)], récemment lancé par la Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank).(www.Afreximbank.com), cherche à mobiliser jusqu’à 70 milliards de dollars US par an en gains économiques pour l’Afrique en stimulant une croissance durable axée sur l’innovation.

L’ARIH devrait catalyser la souveraineté technologique, le commerce intra-africain, la croissance durable et la transformation structurelle des économies africaines en favorisant la recherche scientifique, l’innovation et la commercialisation des technologies locales. Il s’agit d’accélérer le commerce intra-africain et la transformation structurelle en tirant parti des liens organiques entre les universités, l’industrie et les décideurs grâce à des innovations évolutives.

Le Centre est structuré de manière à remédier aux faibles investissements dans la recherche et le développement (R&d) en Afrique et à la sous-performance du continent en termes de résultats de recherche. Pour ce faire, il devra promouvoir la commercialisation de l’innovation et établir des partenariats entre les universités, l’industrie et les décideurs politiques afin de doubler les dépenses de R&D et de générer des retombées économiques en Afrique.

S’exprimant lors de la Foire commerciale intra-africaine (IATF2025), Dr Yemi Kale, Économiste en chef du Groupe et Directeur général de la Recherche (Afreximbank), a déclaré : « La création de l’ Africa Research and Innovation Hub marque un moment charnière pour l’écosystème scientifique et technologique africain. Elle témoigne de l’engagement d’Afreximbank à tirer parti des talents locaux et à transformer le capital intellectuel africain en compétitivité industrielle, expansion du commerciale et développement durable ».

Le Dr Kale a souligné que l’Afrique contribue actuellement à moins de 3 % de la production mondiale en matière de recherche. Il a ajouté qu’en dépit des défis urgents auxquels le continent est confronté, « l’accélération de l’écosystème d’innovation africain visant à soutenir la croissance économique, la diversification commerciale et la souveraineté technologique est donc un objectif auquel nous sommes heureux de nous engager ».

Il a ajouté : « Notre vision est de faire de l’ARIH une plateforme de transformation visant à convertir le capital intellectuel en compétitivité industrielle et en croissance tirée par le commerce, en reconnaissant qu’un doublement des dépenses de R&D de l’Afrique, pour atteindre 1 % du PIB, pourrait générer jusqu’à 70 milliards de dollars US par an ». Nous voyons également l’ARIH se positionner comme un vecteur essentiel reliant le monde universitaire, l’industrie, les décideurs politiques et les investisseurs afin d’accélérer la croissance inclusive et durable de l’Afrique ».

Les activités de l’ARIH lors de l’IATF2025 comprenaient la remise de prix pour 12 projets de recherche et d’innovation pionniers provenant de toute l’Afrique et des Caraïbes, démontrant un réel potentiel pour relever les défis urgents de l’Afrique.  Les lauréats ont été sélectionnés parmi plus de 200 chercheurs, étudiants, éducateurs et scientifiques ayant soumis leurs candidatures au concours lancé par Afreximbank. Les prix, composés de certificats et de récompenses financières, ont été remis par Mme Kanayo Awani, Vice-présidente exécutive d’Afreximbank, en charge du Commerce Intra-africain et du Développement des Exportations.

Tout en les félicitant, le Dr Anthony Coleman, Directeur de la Recherche pour le Développement d’Afreximbank, a exhorté les lauréats à élargir leurs horizons en matière d’innovation afin de combler efficacement les lacunes technologiques et de relever les défis du développement de l’Afrique. Il leur a assuré de l’engagement d’Afreximbank à faire de l’ARIH une plateforme à long terme pour l’écosystème d’innovation africain. Le Dr Coleman les a en outre encouragés à maintenir l’élan en utilisant cette plateforme comme tremplin pour des efforts collaboratifs entre scientifiques, innovateurs et entrepreneurs, afin d’accélérer le commerce intra-africain et la transformation économique du continent.

Les personnalités suivantes ont également pris part au lancement : Dr Kamel Bidari, Ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche scientifique de l’Algérie ; Dr Noureddine Ouadah, Ministre de l’Économie de la connaissance, des Startups et des Microentreprises de l’Algérie ; M. Kamal Rezig, Ministre du Commerce extérieur et de la Promotion des exportations de l’Algérie ; M. Tiroeaone Ntsima, Ministre de l’Entrepreneuriat et du Commerce du Lesotho ; et M. Patrick Thierry Akoloza, Ministre du Commerce et de l’Industrie de la République centrafricaine.

L’IATF 2025, qui a été tenue du 4 au 10 septembre, a accueilli 2148 exposants et plus de 112 000 visiteurs venus de 132 pays. L’évènement d’une semaine s’est achevé sur une note particulièrement positive avec la signature de transactions commerciales et d’investissements d’une valeur de 48,3 milliards de dollars US.

Distribué par APO Group pour Afreximbank.

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À propos de la Foire commerciale intra-africaine :
Organisée par la Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank), la Commission de l’Union africaine (CUA) et le Secrétariat de la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf), la Foire commerciale intra-africaine vise à fournir une plate-forme unique pour faciliter l’échange d’informations sur le commerce et l’investissement afin de soutenir le développement du commerce et de l’investissement intra-africains, en particulier dans le contexte de la mise en œuvre de l’Accord sur la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf). La Foire commerciale intra-africaine réunit les acteurs continentaux et internationaux afin qu’ils présentent et exposent leurs biens et services, tout en explorant les opportunités d’affaires et d’investissement sur le continent. L’IATF offre en outre une plateforme pour partager des informations sur le commerce, les investissements et le marché avec les parties prenantes et permet aux participants d’examiner et d’identifier des solutions aux difficultés auxquelles sont confrontés le commerce et l’investissement intra-africain. Outre les participants africains, la foire commerciale est ouverte aux entreprises et aux investisseurs de pays non africains qui souhaitent faire des affaires en Afrique et soutenir sa transformation grâce à l’industrialisation et au développement des exportations

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Pan African Visions Launches Special Edition Celebrating 5 Years of African Energy Week

Source: APO – Report:

Pan African Visions (www.PanAfricanVisions.com) magazine is proud to release a special edition titled “AEW at 5 – From Vision to Global Energy Leader,” marking the fifth anniversary of African Energy Week (AEW).

Launched by the African Energy Chamber in 2021, AEW has grown into Africa’s largest energy event—generating billions in potential deals and attracting top global industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to Cape Town each year.

“Africa has the resources, the talent, and the vision to lead,” says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC. “AEW has shown the world what Africa is capable of.”

This special edition of Pan African Visions highlights key voices shaping the continent’s energy future, including:

  •  NJ Ayuk on the AEW Revolution
  • Gwede Mantashe: South Africa’s Energy Gatekeeper
  • Jean-Richard Itoua: Championing Congo’s Energy Future
  • Nigeria: President Tinubu’s Energy Vision
  • Foday Mansaray: Sierra Leone’s Roadmap to First Oil
  • Omar Ibrahim Farouk: The Strategic Vision for the AEB
  • Dietsmann: Expanding Africa’s Energy Footprint
  • Proscovia Nabbanja: Shaping Uganda’s Oil Destiny
  • Rene Awambeng: The Dealmaker Redefining Africa’s Energy Future
  • Forvis Mazars: Innovation and Insight in Africa’s Energy Growth

From profiles of leading energy actors like Wale Tinubu of OANDO, Maxime Ominga of SNPC, Vermer Ayukeba, Vice President of the AEC, Gabriel Obiang Lima of the Central African Pipeline System (CAPS) , to interviews with others like Nikki Martin of EnerGEO ,Jude Kearney of Asafo, and  more, the  AEW at 5 special edition of  PAV magazine offers deep insights into AEW’s impact and Africa’s strategic role in the global energy transition.

AEW 2025 runs from September 29 – October 3 in Cape Town, South Africa and is on course to defy attendance records.

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Canon Central & North Africa Provides a Global Stage for Regional Content Creators at Canon Vision 2025 in Amsterdam

Source: APO – Report:

  • Nearly 70 influencers from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa gathered in Amsterdam for an immersive Canon Vision 2025 experience, centered on Canon’s newly launched PowerShot V1 and EOS R50V, both purpose-built for creators.
  • Canon reaffirmed its video-first strategy, inspiring the next generation of African content creators.

Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA) (https://Canon-CNA.com) brought together ten regional content creators from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania to participate in Canon Vision 2025 in Amsterdam. These creators, spanning genres such as tech, lifestyle, fashion, documentary, travel, film, wildlife and wedding photography, joined more than 100 peers from across Europe and the Middle East. The event provided them with hands-on production opportunities, networking, and collaborative learning experiences, showcasing Canon’s commitment to nurturing talent and empowering storytellers.

Canon Vision 2025, hosted by Canon Europe, marked a groundbreaking initiative to connect with the global creator community. Canon is investing in the future of creativity recognising influencers as key drivers of brand engagement and consumer trust. This initiative reflects our commitment to evolving with social media dynamics, where short-form video content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels dominates audience attention.

#Unfreeze – Breaking Conventions

The event was hosted under the theme #Unfreeze, a call to break away from traditional conventions, explore motion, and unlock new creative possibilities. This marked a significant shift in Canon’s journey toward becoming a motion-first brand that embodies a creator-first mindset, aligning with how audiences interact with content today.

Creators explored Canon’s newest vlogging cameras, the PowerShot V1 and EOS R50V, designed specifically for creating content. The PowerShot V1 provides a compact and easy-to-use option for capturing quick videos and telling travel stories.  Featuring a flip screen and built-in stabilisation, it ensures effortless, steady filming even when capturing content on the move. The EOS R50V provides more advanced features. With 4K video, interchangeable lenses, and fast autofocus, it delivers high-quality footage and flexibility.

The program also featured workshops and masterclasses, including specialized Shooting Like a Pro sessions on advanced storytelling techniques, emerging trends, and industry best practices. The agenda combined creativity with collaboration, offering group content challenges with prizes, a gala dinner for networking, and visits to Amsterdam’s innovative NXT Museum for immersive exhibitions and content-making opportunities.

Industry Leadership at IBC 2025

As part of the wider experience, participants also attended IBC 2025, where Canon showcased its professional video imaging ecosystem and multi-cam solutions. The company unveiled its new EOS C50, a highly versatile, full-frame, RF-mount hybrid Cinema EOS camera for professional videographers and agile production crew. With this new launch, Canon reinforces its commitment to making professional-grade technology accessible to creators of all levels.

“At Canon, our driving strategy revolves around ICE- Innovation, Customer, and Employee Experience. Canon Vision 2025 is a perfect example of how we are elevating customer experience by creating meaningful platforms for creators, who are not just our customers but also the voice of future generations of customers. By empowering influencers and content creators with high-quality tools, we enable them to tell authentic stories that inspire their audiences. This event underlines our commitment to placing the creative community at the heart of our journey, ensuring they have both the technology and the inspiration to thrive.” said Rashad Ghani, B2C Business Unit Director, Canon Central & North Africa

Empowering the Next Generation of Creators

For Canon Central & North Africa, engaging with influencers and creators has always been a core pillar. From ongoing campaigns such as “#CelebrateAfrica”, “Generation R”, “Loved by Creators”, and “Go Cinematic”, to initiatives like Canon Vision 2025, Canon continues to build long-term relationships with the creative community. This event serves as another milestone in the brand’s mission to support storytellers, enabling them to expand their craft and redefine what is possible with Canon technology.

– on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).

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About Canon Central and North Africa:
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (https://Canon-CNA.com) is a division within Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a subsidiary of Canon Europe. The formation of CCNA in 2016 was a strategic step that aimed to enhance Canon’s business within the Africa region – by strengthening Canon’s in-country presence and focus. CCNA also demonstrates Canon’s commitment to operating closer to its customers and meeting their demands in the rapidly evolving African market.

Canon has been represented in the African continent for more than 15 years through distributors and partners that have successfully built a solid customer base in the region. CCNA ensures the provision of high quality, technologically advanced products that meet the requirements of Africa’s rapidly evolving marketplace. With over 100 employees, CCNA manages sales and marketing activities across 44 countries in Africa.

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Des experts africains préconisent des réformes de gouvernance, une mobilisation des ressources nationales et des partenariats plus solides pour la transformation économique des États en transition

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Des économistes africains et des leaders du développement ont appelé à de vastes réformes de la gouvernance, à une plus forte mobilisation des ressources nationales et à des partenariats novateurs pour accélérer la transformation économique dans les États africains en transition. 

Cet appel a été lancé lors d’un dialogue politique de haut niveau organisé par l’Institut africain de développement (IAD) du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement lors de la 66e Conférence annuelle de la Nigerian Economic Society (NES) à Abuja, au Nigéria. La session, intitulée « Piloter la transformation économique de l’Afrique dans les États en transition : le rôle du renforcement des capacités et de la gestion des connaissances », était animée par Chidiebere Ibe, chargé en chef du développement des capacités à l’IAD. 

La session a attiré des centaines de délégués de toute l’Afrique et du monde entier, y compris des économistes de premier plan, des décideurs politiques, des universitaires, des étudiants et des partenaires du développement internationaux. 

Les États africains en transition ont les économies les plus vulnérables du continent, confrontés à un large éventail de défis politiques, économiques, sécuritaires et environnementaux, et s’efforçant d’atteindre une plus grande stabilité et une plus grande résilience. 

Ouvrant le dialogue, Abdul Kamara, directeur général du Groupe de la Banque pour le Nigéria, a déclaré que l’Afrique devait accélérer son rythme de croissance pour atteindre au moins 7 % par an et réaliser une hausse du PIB par habitant de 3,5 % pendant quatre à cinq décennies afin de réaliser les objectifs de l’Agenda 2063 de l’Union africaine. 

« L’Afrique a besoin de 811 milliards de dollars par an de financement pour réaliser une croissance inclusive et un développement durable. Pourtant, le continent est confronté à un déficit de financement d’environ 680 milliards de dollars chaque année », a souligné M. Kamara. « À eux seuls, les États en transition ont besoin de 210 milliards de dollars par an, avec un déficit de 188 milliards de dollars. » 

La croissance inclusive — axée sur la création d’emplois, l’autonomisation des jeunes et des femmes, et la réduction des goulets d’étranglement structurels — est au cœur de l’approche de la Banque, a-t-il précisé. M. Kamara a mis en avant des initiatives telles que le programme iDICE du Nigéria, doté de 618 millions de dollars, pour stimuler l’innovation et l’économie créative. Il a indiqué que la Banque investissait dans la jeunesse, les femmes, les infrastructures, l’énergie, l’éducation et la technologie pour relever les défis persistants du développement. 

Eric Ogunleye, directeur de l’IAD, a rappelé l’urgence de s’attaquer à la fragilité, notant que 24 pays africains sont désormais classés comme des États en transition, contre 22 au cours des quatre dernières années. 

« Plus de 250 millions d’Africains sont directement touchés par la fragilité, et plus de 44 millions d’entre eux avaient été déplacés de force à la mi -2024 », a déploré M. Ogunleye. « Les pays touchés par les conflits ont subi une chute de 20 % de leur croissance et un déclin significatif des résultats sociaux, car les ressources sont détournées des infrastructures et de la santé pour lutter contre les causes de la fragilité », a-t-il ajouté. 

M. Ogunleye a averti que les foyers d’instabilité à travers le Sahel, la Corne de l’Afrique et la région des Grands Lacs menaçaient le développement à long terme, à moins que les pays ne poursuivent des réformes audacieuses, ne renforcent la gouvernance et ne développent leur résilience face aux chocs climatiques. 

Les deux cadres dirigeants de la Banque africaine de développement ont mis l’accent sur le fait qu’une transformation soutenue nécessitait non seulement des ressources financières, mais aussi des investissements dans le développement des capacités et la gestion des connaissances. « Les capacités sont essentielles à l’élaboration des politiques et au renforcement des institutions », a insisté M. Ogunleye. Nous devons arrêter de “copier-coller” les politiques et développer des stratégies adaptées et pertinentes au niveau local, enracinées dans les connaissances autochtones et uniques de l’environnement. » 

D’autres experts ont fait écho à l’appel lancé en faveur de réformes.  

Pour Emmanuel Owusu-Sekyere, directeur de la recherche, des politiques et des programmes au Centre africain pour la transformation économique (ACET), la résolution des conflits et la réforme de la gouvernance doivent précéder tout développement significatif. « Les efforts doivent d’abord viser à mettre fin au conflit avant de pouvoir entreprendre toute activité de développement », a-t-il déclaré. « Le plus important est de veiller à ce que les réformes soient axées sur l’instauration d’une bonne gouvernance et d’un leadership visionnaire. C’est là que la responsabilité commence et se termine. » 

M. Owusu-Sekyere a alerté sur le fait que la corruption et le manque d’engagement politique demeuraient le « problème majeur » de l’Afrique. Il a exhorté les gouvernements à endiguer les flux financiers illicites, à maîtriser les transferts de fonds et à mettre en œuvre des plans de développement non partisans. 

En ce qui concerne le financement, Adeyemi Dipeolu, membre du corps professoral de l’unité du laboratoire des politiques de l’IAD et ancien conseiller du président du Nigéria sur les questions économiques, a pointé le faible ratio impôts/PIB de l’Afrique, de 17 %, contre 29 % en Amérique latine et 26 % en Asie de l’Est.  

M. Dipeolu a souligné l’importance de lutter contre les flux financiers illicites, qui coûtent à l’Afrique environ 90 milliards de dollars par an, et de tirer parti des transferts de fonds, qui ont atteint 56 milliards de dollars en 2024. Il a également mis en garde contre les emprunts insoutenables : « Parmi les pays en surendettement dans le monde, sept sur neuf sont africains », a-t-il noté. 

Pour sa part, Jane Mariara, directrice exécutive du Partenariat pour la politique économique (PEP), a regretté la diminution de l’aide au développement, mais elle a souligné les opportunités offertes par les flux de financement climatique vers l’Afrique, qui ont atteint 137 milliards de dollars en 2024. 

Mme Mariara a appelé à une capacité de gestion de la dette plus forte et à un recours plus large aux instruments de financement mixte et de partage des risques : « Les États en transition doivent donner la priorité au renforcement des capacités institutionnelles, tandis que les partenariats avec le secteur privé peuvent débloquer de nouvelles ressources. » 

De l’avis général des experts, la transformation des États africains en transition dépend d’une gouvernance forte, de stratégies de développement cohérentes, d’un financement durable et de partenariats solides. 

Dans son discours de clôture, Seedwell Hove, chef de division de la gestion des politiques à l’Institut africain de développement, a déclaré que l’un des principaux enseignements du dialogue politique était l’aspect fondamental du renforcement des capacités pour la croissance et la transformation économiques, tandis que la gestion des connaissances contribuait à amplifier l’impact. Ces éléments doivent sous-tendre les réformes si l’Afrique veut passer de la fragilité à la résilience et de la transition à la transformation. 

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One Carbon World joins Carbon Markets Africa Summit as official climate impact partner

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One Carbon World (OCW) will be the official climate impact partner of the upcoming Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) taking place in Johannesburg from 22 to 23 October.

OCW is a not-for-profit dedicated to helping organisations reduce their carbon footprint and achieve recognised standards such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They provide tailored guidance to clients and advocate for putting high-quality data in front of decision-makers.

Carbon Markets Africa Summit will gather the continent’s entire carbon markets value chain, from successful early carbon market movers, climate-finance-ready projects and regulatory bodies to global institutional development organisations and investors.

Measuring CMAS carbon footprint
“We are very, very proud to be working with the VUKA group as their climate impact partner for the CMAS Summit,” says Madeleine Garlick, One Carbon World Africa Director. “We will be measuring the carbon footprint of the CMAS Summit. VUKA believes in leading by example, which includes setting high standards for themselves.”

She adds: “Our partnership, we hope, will enable VUKA to gather huge amounts of data to understand the impacts of their summits. By working together, we hope to be able to track year-on-year improvements. It is a journey. And we think that this is a really, powerful move by an organisation who are not only hosting the critical green conversations that we need about Africa’s future, but are also leading the way by walking the walk themselves.”

Monitoring, reporting and verification
One Carbon World recently began to expand its work into nature-based solutions projects in the carbon market. Garlick explains: “This is very much in response to what our customers have been asking for, which is high integrity carbon credits to support their low carbon journey. We particularly support our customers and clients and projects through the MRV process (monitoring, reporting and verification) to ensure that their process and activities are high integrity and comply with all the relevant data and global verification requirements. Ultimately, we believe that carbon markets are a key part of the climate journey for a number of organisations.”

Partnerships key to scale African carbon markets
According to Madeleine Garlick, One Carbon World’s key message at CMAS will be that “African stakeholders and innovators are developing and leading the market at the moment. And the most important thing at this point in the progress and development of the African carbon market is partnership. Partnerships between businesses, partnership between project implementers to learn from each other, partnerships with communities, finding new ways to deliver value at the grassroots level. Partnership is the way we will get scale out of the African carbon market and ensure it is delivering for everybody.”

Future of sustainable events in Africa
“We’re thrilled to accompany VUKA on the start of their journey as they take meaningful steps to measure the emissions of their inaugural Carbon Markets Africa Summit,” states Andrew Bowen, One Carbon World CEO. He continues: “With One Carbon World’s extensive experience in footprinting the emissions from large events around the world, we know how impactful this kind of leadership can be in shaping credible sustainability conversations and global climate action. We look forward to our partnership as we work together to advance the future of sustainable events in Africa and beyond.”

[Read and watch the full interview with Madeleine Garlick, One Carbon World Africa Director here (https://apo-opa.co/4motFQP).]

Event dates and location:
Dates:
21 October: Pre-summit day
22–23 October: Summit
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Event website: About — Carbon Markets Africa (www.CarbonMarketsAfrica.com/about)
One Carbon World website: https://www.OneCarbonWorld.com

– on behalf of VUKA Group.

Additional Information:
Download the CMAS2025 Programme Brochure: https://apo-opa.co/3K5IUk2

Contact details for Carbon Markets Africa Summit: 
Project Lead: Emmanuelle Nicholls 
Cell: +27 83 447 8410  
Email: emmanuelle.nicholls@wearevuka.com

VUKA Group: 
Carbon Markets Africa Summit is organised by VUKA Group, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the official host organisation.

The VUKA Group (formerly Clarion Events Africa) is a leading Cape Town-based and multi-award-winning organiser of exhibitions, conferences and digital events across the continent in the infrastructure, energy, mining, mobility, ecommerce and CX sectors. It has more than 20 years’ experience in serving the business community across Africa. Other well-known events by The Vuka Group include Africa’s Green Economy Summit, Smarter Mobility Africa, Enlit Africa, DRC Mining Week, Nigeria Mining Week, DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum, ECOM Africa and CEM Africa.

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African Experts Urge Governance Reforms, Domestic Resource Mobilization, and Stronger Partnerships to Drive Economic Transformation in Transition States

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African economists and development leaders have called for sweeping governance reforms, stronger domestic resource mobilization, and innovative partnerships to accelerate economic transformation across the continent’s transition states. 

The call came at a high-level Policy Dialogue organized by the African Development Institute (ADI) of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) during the 66th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) in Abuja. The session, themed “Driving Africa’s Economic Transformation in Transition States: The Role of Capacity Development and Knowledge Management”, was moderated by Chidiebere Ibe, Chief Capacity Development Officer at ADI. 

The session drew hundreds of delegates from across African and globally, including leading economists, policymakers, academics, students, and international development partners.  

Africa’s transition states are the continent’s most vulnerable economies, facing a wide range of political, economic, security and environmental challenges, and striving for greater stability and resilience. 

Opening the dialogue, Abdul Kamara, African Development Bank Director General for the Nigeria Country Department, said Africa must accelerate growth to at least 7% annually and achieve per capita GDP growth of 3.5% for four to five decades to meet the African Union’s Agenda 2063 targets. 

“Africa requires $811 billion per annum in financing to achieve inclusive growth and sustainable development. Yet the continent faces a funding gap of about $680 billion each year,” Kamara said. “Transition states alone require $210 billion annually, with a shortfall of $188 billion.” 

He stressed that inclusive growth—focused on job creation, youth and women empowerment, and reducing structural bottlenecks—is central to the Bank’s approach. Highlighting initiatives such as Nigeria’s $618 million iDICE program to boost innovation and the creative economy. Kamara said the Bank is investing in the youth, women, infrastructure, energy, education, and technology to tackle persistent development challenges. 

Eric Ogunleye, Director of the ADI, underscored the urgency of addressing fragility, noting that 24 African countries are now classified as transition states, up from 22 just in the last four years. 

“Over 250 million Africans are directly affected by fragility, with more than 44 million forcibly displaced by mid-2024,” Ogunleye said. “Conflict-affected countries have suffered a 20% drop in growth and significant declines in social outcomes, as resources are diverted from infrastructure and health to fighting causes of fragility.” 

He warned that hotspots of instability across the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, and the Great Lakes region threatened long-term development unless countries pursued bold reforms, strengthened governance, and built resilience against climate shocks. 

Both AfDB officials emphasized that sustained transformation requires not only financial resources but also investments in capacity development and knowledge management. “Capacity is crucial to policymaking and institution-building,” Ogunleye said. “We must move away from copy-and-paste policies and develop locally relevant and tailored strategies rooted in indigenous and unique knowledge of the environment.” 

Other experts echoed the call for reforms. Emmanuel Owusu-Sekyere, Director of Research, Policy and Programs at the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), stressed that conflict resolution and governance reform must precede any meaningful development. 

“Efforts must first focus on ending the conflict before any developmental activity can start,” he said. “The most important thing is to ensure reforms focus on establishing good governance and visionary leadership. That is where the buck starts and ends.” 

Owusu-Sekyere warned that corruption and weak political commitment remain Africa’s “elephant in the room.” He urged governments to stem illicit financial flows, harness remittances, and pursue non-partisan development plans. 

On financing, Adeyemi Dipeolu, Faculty Member of the Policy Lab Unit at ADI and erstwhile Advisor to the President of Nigeria on Economic Matters, highlighted Africa’s low tax-to-GDP ratio of 17% compared to 29% in Latin America and 26% in East Asia. 

Dipeolu stressed the importance of tackling illicit financial flows, which cost Africa an estimated $90 billion annually, and leveraging remittances, which rose to $56 billion in 2024. He also cautioned against unsustainable borrowing: “Out of the countries in debt distress worldwide, seven of nine are African,” he stated. 

Jane Mariara, Executive Director of the Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP), pointed to shrinking development assistance but highlighted opportunities in climate finance flows to Africa, which surged to $137 billion in 2024. 

She called for stronger debt management capacity and wider use of blended finance and risk-sharing instruments: “Transition states must prioritize building institutional capacity, while partnerships with the private sector can unlock new resources.” 

Across the dialogue, experts agreed that transformation in Africa’s transition states will depend on strong governance, coherent development strategies, sustainable financing, and robust partnerships. 

In his closing remarks, Seedwell Hove, Division Manager, Policy Management Division at the African Development Institute, stated that one of the key takeaways from the policy dialogue is that capacity development is foundational to economic growth and transformation, while knowledge management helps to scale impact. These must underpin reforms if Africa is to move from fragility to resilience, and from transition to transformation.  

– on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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Especialistas africanos pedem reformas na governança, mobilização de recursos internos e parcerias mais fortes para impulsionar a transformação económica nos Estados em transição

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

Economistas e líderes de desenvolvimento africanos defenderam reformas governamentais abrangentes, maior mobilização de recursos internos e parcerias inovadoras para acelerar a transformação económica nos países em transição do continente. 

O apelo foi feito durante um Diá. Político de alto nível organizado pelo Instituto Africano de Desenvolvimento (IAD) do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (BAD) durante a 66.ª Conferência Anual da Sociedade Económica Nigeriana (NES) em Abuja. A sessão, com o tema ‘Impulsionar a transformação económica de África nos Estados em transição: o papel do desenvolvimento de capacidades e da gestão do conhecimento, foi moderada por Chidiebere Ibe, Diretor de Desenvolvimento de Capacidades do IAD. 

A sessão atraiu centenas de delegados de toda a África e do mundo, incluindo economistas de renome, decisores políticos, académicos, estudantes e parceiros internacionais de desenvolvimento. 

Os Estados em transição de África são as economias mais vulneráveis do continente, enfrentando uma ampla gama de desafios políticos, económicos, de segurança e ambientais, e lutando por maior estabilidade e resiliência. 

Ao abrir o diá., Abdul Kamara, Diretor-Geral do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento para o Departamento Nacional da Nigéria, disse que África deve acelerar o crescimento para pelo menos 7% ao ano e alcançar um crescimento do PIB per capita de 3,5% durante quatro a cinco décadas para cumprir as metas da Agenda 2063 da União Africana. 

“África necessita de 811 mil milhões de dólares por ano em financiamento para alcançar um crescimento inclusivo e um desenvolvimento sustentável. No entanto, o continente enfrenta um défice de financiamento de cerca de 680 mil milhões de dólares por ano”, afirmou Kamara. “Só os Estados em transição necessitam de 210 mil milhões de dólares anualmente, com um défice de 188 mil milhões de dólares”, acrescentou. 

Salientou que o crescimento inclusivo – centrado na criação de emprego, na capacitação dos jovens e das mulheres e na redução dos estrangulamentos estruturais — é fundamental para a abordagem do Banco. Destacando iniciativas como o programa iDICE da Nigéria, no valor de 618 milhões de dólares, para impulsionar a inovação e a economia criativa, Kamara disse que o Banco está a investir na juventude, nas mulheres, nas infraestruturas, na energia, na educação e na tecnologia para enfrentar os desafios persistentes do desenvolvimento. 

Eric Ogunleye, diretor do IAD, sublinhou a urgência de abordar a fragilidade, observando que 24 países africanos estão agora classificados como Estados em transição, contra 22 apenas nos últimos quatro anos. 

“Mais de 250 milhões de africanos são diretamente afetados pela fragilidade, com mais de 44 milhões deslocados à força até meados de 2024”, disse Ogunleye. “Os países afetados por conflitos sofreram uma queda de 20% no crescimento e declínios significativos nos resultados sociais, à medida que os recursos são desviados da infraestrutura e da saúde para combater as causas da fragilidade”. 

Alertou que os pontos críticos de instabilidade no Sahel, no Corno de África e na região dos Grandes Lagos ameaçam o desenvolvimento a longo prazo, a menos que os países realizem reformas ousadas, fortaleçam a governação e construam resiliência contra os choques climáticos. 

Ambos os responsáveis do BAD enfatizaram que a transformação sustentada requer não apenas recursos financeiros, mas também investimentos no desenvolvimento da capacitação e na gestão do conhecimento. “A capacitação é crucial para a formulação de políticas e a construção de instituições”, disse Ogunleye. “Temos de nos afastar das políticas de copiar e colar e desenvolver estratégias localmente relevantes e adaptadas, enraizadas no conhecimento indígena e único do ambiente”, salientou. 

Outros especialistas ecoaram o apelo à reforma. Emmanuel Owusu-Sekyere, diretor de Investigação, Política e Programas do Centro Africano para a Transformação Económica (ACET), salientou que a resolução de conflitos e a reforma da governação devem preceder qualquer desenvolvimento significativo. 

“Os esforços devem concentrar-se primeiro em pôr fim ao conflito antes que qualquer atividade de desenvolvimento possa começar”, afirmou. “O mais importante é garantir que as reformas se concentrem no estabelecimento de uma boa governação e de uma liderança visionária. É aí que tudo começa e termina”, defendeu. 

Owusu-Sekyere alertou que a corrupção e o fraco compromisso político continuam a ser o ‘elefante na sala’ de África e exortou os governos a conter os fluxos financeiros ilícitos, aproveitar as remessas e procurar planos de desenvolvimento apartidários. 

Sobre financiamento, Adeyemi Dipeolu, membro do corpo docente da Unidade de Laboratório de Políticas do IAD e ex-conselheiro do presidente da Nigéria para os Assuntos Económicos, destacou a baixa relação entre impostos e PIB da África, de 17%, em comparação com 29% na América Latina e 26% no Leste Asiático. 

Dipeolu salientou a importância de combater os fluxos financeiros ilícitos, que custam a África cerca de 90 mil milhões de dólares anualmente, e de aproveitar as remessas, que aumentaram para 56 mil milhões de dólares em 2024. Também alertou contra os empréstimos insustentáveis: “Dos países em situação de endividamento em todo o mundo, sete dos nove são africanos”, lamentou. 

Jane Mariara, diretora executiva da Parcerias para Políticas Económicas (PPE), apontou para a redução da ajuda ao desenvolvimento, mas destacou as oportunidades nos fluxos de financiamento climático para África, que aumentaram para 137 mil milhões de dólares em 2024. 

Apelou a uma maior capacidade de gestão da dívida e a uma utilização mais ampla de instrumentos de financiamento misto e partilha de riscos: “Os Estados em transição devem dar prioridade ao reforço da capacidade institucional, enquanto as parcerias com o setor privado podem desbloquear novos recursos”, sublinhou. 

Ao longo do diá., os especialistas concordaram que a transformação nos Estados em transição de África dependerá de uma governação forte, estratégias de desenvolvimento coerentes, financiamento sustentável e parcerias robustas. 

Nas suas observações finais, Seedwell Hove, Diretor da Divisão de Gestão de Políticas do Instituto Africano de Desenvolvimento, afirmou que uma das principais conclusões do diá. sobre políticas é que o desenvolvimento de capacidades é fundamental para o crescimento económico e a transformação, enquanto a gestão do conhecimento ajuda a ampliar o impacto. Estes aspetos devem sustentar as reformas para que África passe da fragilidade à resiliência e da transição à transformação. 

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Sobre o Grupo do Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros. Mais informações em www.AfDB.org/pt

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