Sub-Saharan Africa

Global Economy & Development Three paradigm shifts and four practical reform ideas for debt and public finance for sustainable development

Caren Grown, Kendall Trelegan

February 3, 2026

Emerging Markets & Developing Economies How tokenization can accelerate financing of small and medium enterprises in Africa

Vera Songwe

February 3, 2026

Public Health An overlooked way to close Africa’s health gaps

Ndidi Nwuneli, Ekhosuehi Iyahen

January 26, 2026

Past Event

January 15

2026

Global Economy & Development Key trends, risks, and opportunities for Africa’s future: Foresight Africa 2026

The Brookings Institution, Washington DC

Thursday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST

Experts

Aloysius Uche Ordu Nonresident Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Africa Growth Initiative

Ahmadou Aly Mbaye Nonresident Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Africa Growth Initiative

Yun Sun Nonresident Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Foreign Policy, John L. Thornton China Center, Africa Growth Initiative

Modupe (Mo) Olateju Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Center for Universal Education

Racheal Kalaba 2025 Echidna Global Scholar - Global Economy and Development, Center for Universal Education

John Mukum Mbaku Nonresident Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Africa Growth Initiative

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