Aida Diarra

Oct 29, 2024 | shorturl.at | Lennox Yieke |Briony Richter |Aida Diarra |Omar Ben Yedder

In December 2022, the world came together in Montreal for what many have called the “Paris moment for nature”. The adoption of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) at COP-15 was a historic achievement, setting ambitious targets for protecting nature and promoting sustainable practices. Yet, at COP-16, we must ask ourselves: what has been done since? Are we truly on track to deliver on our promises, or will this remain just another document gathering dust?

Oct 17, 2024 | shorturl.at | Briony Richter |Aida Diarra |Omar Ben Yedder |David Thomas

Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms could yield “massive” rewards for the nation if seen through to the end, says Indermit Gill, World Bank’s Chief Economist. Speaking at the just concluded Nigerian Economic Summit Group annual gathering in Abuja, Gill argued that policy measures such as cutting fuel subsidies and floating the Naira are starting to make Nigeria’s economy more appealing to investors.

Oct 10, 2024 | shorturl.at | David Thomas |Lennox Yieke |Briony Richter |Aida Diarra

This article is part of a series produced in collaboration with the African Development Bank in light of its sixtieth anniversary. Please visit our dedicated portal to read about the Bank's history and its activities on the continent. The African Development Fund (ADF) is intensifying its support for climate adaptation, capacity building, and sustainable debt management to boost the resilience of Africa’s most vulnerable countries.

Oct 10, 2024 | shorturl.at | Lennox Yieke |Briony Richter |Aida Diarra |Omar Ben Yedder

This article is part of a series produced in collaboration with the African Development Bank in light of its sixtieth anniversary. Please visit our dedicated portal to read about the Bank's history and its activities on the continent. Despite immense strides made in recent years in Africa’s energy access – including huge leaps in renewable energy supply – around 600m Africans are still living without power.

Sep 24, 2024 | newafricanmagazine.com | Aida Diarra

The philosophy of ubuntu, which translates as ‘I am, because you are,’ perfectly embodies the human interconnectedness that is such a fundamental building block of African society. With all eyes on Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa in particular, as the next economic frontier, the importance of inclusive development cannot be overstated. There has never been a more pivotal point in history for brands and businesses to get behind the call for greater financial inclusion.