The state of the banking sector of a country or region affects the state of its economy. In order to deliver their services (account opening, ATM withdrawals, etc.), banks cannot do without the…

This article is extracted from the MFW4A Covid-19 Report. The African banking sector has, in the recent past, recorded some impressive transformation. Three major factors set the year 2020 to be…

Finance-income inequality nexus: Setting the Context  Calls to reduce income inequality have been well documented. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10 targets at reducing inequality…

Undoubtedly, the development of the financial sector is central to countries in Africa. This is because, well-developed financial sector enhances overall economic growth, reduces poverty and…

As the world continues to grapple with the Coronavirus crisis, on the heels of Earth Day 2021, we must remember that another crisis also requires our immediate attention and urgent action – the…

Dear Readers, More than a year since Africa recorded its first confirmed case of the Covid-19 virus in Egypt on 14th February 2020, and there remains uncertainty around the pathways of the pandemic…

Rejection rates for trade finance applications for SMEs in Africa are rising, with bank participation in activities decreasing. Conducted over 2011-19, the report titled: “Trade Finance in Africa:…