Africa: Ruto Urges Africa to Mobilise Domestic Capital, Warns Foreign Funding Delays Infrastructure Projects

Africa: Ruto Urges Africa to Mobilise Domestic Capital, Warns Foreign Funding Delays Infrastructure Projects

Nairobi — President William Ruto has urged African countries to mobilise domestic capital to finance infrastructure development, warning that continued reliance on foreign funding is slowing down progress and undermining the continent’s long-term development agenda. Speaking during the opening of the Africa We Build Summit in Nairobi, Ruto said Africa’s development ambitions risk remaining unfulfilled…

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Study reveals climate change concerns, but shows messaging fails to mobilise action

Study reveals climate change concerns, but shows messaging fails to mobilise action

INFOGRAPHIC/The Harris Poll. Key Survey Findings Ø Economic concerns were found to be a higher priority than climate issues in many countries, with a 23-point gap between climate change and broader economic concerns. Ø 79% of respondents support community-level climate interventions. Ø Local climate solutions are viewed as opportunities for stronger communities by 77% of respondents. Ø Young people…

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