A political and international focus on climate and health is a unique chance for Africa and Europe to build a partnership aimed at equitable economic development. Given the centrality of both of these areas to the future of both continents, a successful partnership will help address growing issues such as job creation and youth unemployment, as well as supporting a just Fourth Industrial Revolution.
- Sustainable Finance
Mobilising Domestic Resources to finance Development and Transitions: Building Robust Institutions for Sustainable Africa-Europe Financing Pathways
The Africa-Europe Foundation — January 30, 2026Financing development and major economic, social and climate transitions has become one of the most pressing challenges for both European and African economies. While international public finance and private capital flows remain essential, they are not enough to meet the scale of investment needs, particularly in a context of fiscal constraints, rising debt vulnerabilities, drop of international public aid and heightened exposure to global shocks and tensions.
