Stories written by Danny Bradlow

Africa’s Debt Crisis Needs a Bold New Approach– & a Way Forward

By Danny Bradlow
It hasn’t been easy for African states to finance their developmental and environmental policy objectives over the past few years. Recent events suggest that the situation may be improving. For the first time in two years, three African states have been able to access international financial markets, albeit at high interest rates. Kenya, for example, is now paying over 10% compared to about 7% in 2014.

Debt Distress in Africa: Problems and Ways Forward

By Danny Bradlow and Magalie Masamba
The COVID pandemic has had a profoundly negative impact on Africa’s sovereign debt situation. Currently, 22 countries are either in debt distress or at high risk of debt distress.

Africa Needs a DOVE Fund: Or Should We Starve So We Can Pay our Debts?

By Danny Bradlow
Sub-Saharan Africa has a debt problem. According to the most recent World Bank debt statistics, in 2018 the region had about $493 billion in long term external debt.


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