Overview

About the Conference

The Africa Annual Credit Ratings Conference is a premier platform designed to foster dialogue among policymakers, rating agencies, financial institutions, and key stakeholders on the evolving landscape of credit ratings in Africa. With the increasing role of sovereign and corporate credit ratings in shaping economic policies and investment decisions, the conference seeks to address key challenges, opportunities, and innovations in Africa’s credit rating ecosystem.

Event Info

About the Conference

The Africa Annual Credit Ratings Conference is a premier platform designed to foster dialogue among policymakers, rating agencies, financial institutions, and key stakeholders on the evolving landscape of credit ratings in Africa. With the increasing role of sovereign and corporate credit ratings in shaping economic policies and investment decisions, the conference seeks to address key challenges, opportunities, and innovations in Africa’s credit rating ecosystem.

Why Attend?

• Gain insights into the role of credit ratings in Africa’s financial markets.
• Learn about methodologies, challenges, and opportunities in credit ratings.
• Engage with international and regional credit rating agencies.
• Participate in discussions on bias, transparency, and the future of credit ratings in Africa.
• Network with policymakers, investors, and financial market leaders.

Key Themes & Topics

• The role of credit ratings in domestic resource mobilization.
• The impact of sovereign credit ratings on investment.
• Collaboration among Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs).
• Addressing bias in international credit ratings.
• Enhancing data collection and transparency in Africa’s credit rating ecosystem.

Conference Objectives

• Educate African entities on the importance of credit ratings.
• Promote the use of credit ratings to enhance financial market liquidity.
• Facilitate engagement between African stakeholders and global CRAs.
• Improve methodologies and transparency in credit rating assessments.
• Strengthen partnerships between governments, financial institutions, and rating agencies.

Expected Outcomes

• Recommendations for improving Africa’s creditworthiness.
• Stronger collaborations among policymakers, financial institutions, and CRAs.
• Increased awareness and capacity-building on credit ratings.

Conference Format

• Keynote Speeches: Delivered by industry leaders and policymakers.
• Panel Discussions: Engaging sessions with experts on key topics.
• Workshops & Breakout Sessions: Focused discussions on technical and policy matters.
• Case Studies & Best Practices: Showcasing successful credit rating approaches.
• Networking Sessions: Opportunities to connect with industry stakeholders.

Who Should Attend?

• African government representatives and central bank officials.
• International and regional credit rating agency representatives.
• Financial market regulators and policymakers.
• Private sector investors and financial institutions.
• Development finance institutions and multilateral agencies.
• Academics and experts in financial markets and credit ratings.

Collaborating Partners

• United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
• African Development Bank (AfDB)
• Africa Export-Import Bank (Afrexim)
• Metropol Credit Ratings
• East African Development Bank
• ECOCAPP Capital Ltd
• Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
• Awesome Concepts Limited 

Contact Information

For more details, please reach out to:

• Dr. Jean-Marc Kilolo (Economist, UNECA) – jean-marc.kilolo@un.org
• Dr. Misheck Mutize (Lead Credit Rating Expert, APRM) – misheck.mutize@aprm-au.org
• Mrs. Ejigayhu Tefera (Senior Rating Expert, APRM) – ejigayhu.tefera@aprm-au.org
• Leonard Guchu-Awesome Concepts-Lndungu@awesomeconcepts.co.ke 

The Africa Annual Credit Ratings Conference is poised to play a critical role in reshaping the continent’s financial landscape. By fostering dialogue and collaboration, the event aims to strengthen Africa’s credit rating infrastructure, promote sustainable economic development, and position the continent as a key player in the global credit rating discourse.