AfriNEXT: A Celebration of African Creativity and Innovation

The Atlantic Council and DAI recently convened AfriNEXT: A Celebration of African Creativity and Innovation where luminaries from across Africa shared their perspectives on what lies ahead for the continent.

Regional Trade Bolsters Southern Africa’s Economic Outlook

Six years ago, USAID set out to dramatically increase regional trade in Southern Africa. Its partners in this ambitious endeavor were trade promotion service providers, trade and investment promotion agencies, and business membership organizations.

Financial Services, MSD, and Resilience: Case Studies from East Africa

Can financial services and the broader financial market ecosystem help build climate resilience among marginalised communities? Our new paper explores how the application of innovative financing models, the development of digital ecosystems, and institutional collaboration are building resilience.