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The Smart Money Is Missing Africa’s Most Reliable Growth Story
When African infrastructure is discussed, the conversation usually centers on funding gaps—the shortfall of public finance, rising debt service costs, and shrinking donor assistance. But the far more compelling and lesser-known story is...Read ArticleImage
British A. Robinson
Chair, Africa, Milken Institute InternationalBritish A. Robinson is a true changemaker and influencer with a passion for solving some of the world’s most intractable problems.
Federal Funding in Doubt? Create New State-Level Ecosystems that Back Community Development Financial Institutions
Earlier this month, the entire staff of the Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund was terminated as part of a large-scale reduction in force.Read ArticleImage
Rachel Reilly
Senior Advisor, Milken Institute FinanceRachel Reilly is the founder and CEO of Aces & Archers, a strategic advisory and consulting firm focused on addressing socioeconomic inequality by reimagining traditional models for economic growth and private investing.
AGOA in the Balance
After 23 years, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expired on Tuesday.Read Article
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