Madagascar Secures $67.3M Loan for Economic Growth

The loan from the African Development Fund, the Bank Group’s concessional financing window, includes funding from the Transition Support Facility. ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast…, The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a loan of $67.3 million to Madagascar. The loan will implement the first phase of its economic growth-inducing Financial Management and…

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M-KOPA reaches 5 million customers, unlocking $1.5bn in credit across five markets.

The 2024 Annual Impact Report reveals how M-KOPA deepens digital and financial inclusion across Africa. NEW YORK, United States of America, September 24, 2024/ — M-KOPA, a leading emerging market fintech, announced a major milestone. It has surpassed 5 million customers, who are located in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. Two million customers…

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Dubai World Trade Centre Drives Impact as Economic Output Surges to US$4.98 Billion in 2023, up 40% YoY

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has reaffirmed its pivotal role in driving Dubai’s economy with a remarkable surge in economic output in 2023. Hosting 301 events and attracting 2.47 million participants, including 1.54 million from overseas, DWTC’s impact on adjacent industries such as Travel, Accommodation, and Retail was substantial. The 2023 Economic Impact Assessment (EIA)…

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