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With the top African countries facing political and industrial turmoil, more focus has been placed on preventing a further decline in economic growth. One particular country has outdone itself to ensure its consistent improvement in the emergence of a new era; Rwanda. Rwanda’s government has featured prominently among African countries adopting unique approaches to establishing a new economic system. Recently, the Pak-Africa Business Forum set its sights on the East African country to develop a new Africa-Pakistan trade line. This move could improve Africa’s international relations and set Rwanda above its peers in this economic race.

Debt-for-nature swap in Gabon to revolutionize the economy.

The debt-for-nature swaps concept has emerged as a viable solution to address Africa’s ‘poly-crisis’ marked by debt distress, climate change, and biodiversity loss. In light of this, Gabon recently launched an initiative termed Africa’s first debt-for-nature swap.

The Central African nation intends to buy up at least $450 million of its government debt and convert it into an eco-friendly blue bond. This is with a tender offer for its sovereign dollar-denominated bonds maturing in 2025 and 2031, prompting the Eurobonds to rise as much as 2.2 cents on the dollar.

BRICS Summit 2023

The BRICS countries bear a profound responsibility amid a shifting global economic axis. They have the extraordinary chance to reshape the world order, bestowing more significant equity and amplified voice upon the realms of the Global South.

A defining moment in the global economic axis awaits as the BRICS Summit 2023 gathers in South Africa. It signals the member countries to seize this opportunity to shape an unprecedented global economic governance system, an inclusive, all-encompassing, and efficient system.