- Zambia develops a roadmap for small businesses to go green
Report, Strategy · 17 November 2025
The article describes Zambia’s Roadmap for Greening MSMEs, developed by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning with AFI’s support, to help small businesses adapt to climate change and adopt…
- AFI and partners put IGF front and center at COP30
News · 17 November 2025
The article reports on three AFI-led side events at COP30 in Brazil that highlighted the critical role of central banks and financial regulators in advancing Inclusive Green Finance (IGF). The…
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s next National Financial Inclusion Strategy takes shape
Strategy, News · 20 November 2025
The article describes a two-day workshop organized by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to develop the country’s next National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS 2.0). Bringing together central bank…
- Eswatini’s National Fintech Strategy aims to build a trusted and competitive digital finance ecosystem
Strategy, Roadmap · 4 December 2025
On 4 December, Eswatini launched its National Fintech Strategy (2025–2030) to build a trusted, inclusive, and innovative digital finance ecosystem. Developed with AFI support, the Strategy focuses on…
- How global tech executives view U.S.-China tech competition
Report · 25 February 2021
The global technology industry is hedging its bets. As the United States and China compete for technological supremacy in advanced semiconductor design and manufacturing, software, and other core…
- Leveraging digital technology during the pandemicas
Report · 13 July 2021
During COVID-19, firms experienced unprecedented shocks. Their supply chains were disrupted as were their relationships with customers and workers; demand plummeted, as no one knew what would happen…
- How Regional Technology Hubs can advance inclusive innovation
Report · 16 June 2024
In October 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) designated 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs). This summer, the EDA expects to award implementation grants of…
- How advanced technologies are reshaping manufacturing
Event, Presentation · 14 July 2024
Advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and data analytics are changing manufacturing. These tools are improving office productivity, inventory, supply chain management, and…
- Population dividend, technological leapfrogging, and high growth rates signal opportunities for African economies
Report, Podcast · 8 July 2025
Host Landry Signé speaks with Acha Leke, chairman of McKinsey & Company’s Africa Region and senior partner in their Johannesburg office, about Africa’s many advantages in human and natural resources.…