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Tackling Africa's Debt Challenge

Financing Africa’s Future
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How can African countries manage rising debt pressures while preserving the fiscal space needed for development? In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, Kaara Wainaina speaks with Henry Kyeremeh, Lead, Sovereign Debt Advisory at FSD Africa, about sovereign debt management, domestic capital mobilisation and the tools that can help African economies build more sustainable financing frameworks. They explore liability management, debt capacity, domestic capital markets and the importance of stronger institutions in navigating Africa’s evolving debt landscape. Listen to the full episode for insights into the choices shaping sovereign finance across the continent.

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