As the conversation around Africa’s economic future intensifies, the structural reforms and policies required to attract long-term institutional capital have never been more critical.
On October 8th, DataPro will host the 6th International Rating Webinar, bringing together a diverse brain trust of global academics, policy strategists, and financial leaders to explore our central theme: Sovereign Credit Rating: Africa’s Roadmap to Investment Grade Status.
Why should you attend?
This is not just another webinar; it is a deep dive into the structural reforms, debt sustainability strategies, and economic policies needed to elevate African nations in global capital markets.
🎙️ Meet Our Distinguished Panelists
We have gathered a lineup of renowned global experts and industry leaders to guide this conversation:
Dr. Misheck Mutize
Lead Expert, Credit Rating Agencies, African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). Dr. Mutize is an instrumental figure in shaping the African agenda on domestic markets and global capital positioning. As a leading voice at the African Union organ APRM, he is spearheading the establishment of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA). His extensive policy expertise covers debt sustainability, sovereign risk, and global financial reform.
Mrs. Oluwakemi Babalogbon
Executive Director, Risk Management, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI)
Oluwakemi Owonubi Babalogbon is a seasoned investment and risk-management executive with over 20 years of experience spanning corporate finance, asset management, and public finance. As an Executive Director at the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), she oversees the strategic management and value optimisation of Nigeria’s state-owned assets. Her extensive board and risk governance experience brings a vital practical perspective on sovereign credibility, institutional governance, and attracting long-term capital.
Dr. Daniel Cash
Founder, Credit Rating Research Initiative
An Associate Professor at Aston University and a Senior Fellow at the UN University’s Centre for Policy Research, Dr. Cash is a leading academic voice on the credit rating industry. A former Fulbright Scholar, he brings unparalleled depth to the discussion as the author of nine books dedicated entirely to the credit rating sector.
Prof. Dr. Torsten Schmidt
Head, Macroeconomics & Public Finance Research, RWI – Essen
Leading the “Growth, Business Cycles, and Public Finance” division at RWI since 2020, Prof. Dr. Schmidt is an expert in empirical macroeconomics. His rigorous analysis of international business cycles, macroeconomic trends, and financial development will provide critical context for sovereign economic evaluations.
Prof. Kai Gehring
Professor of Political Economy, University of Bern
Prof. Gehring brings a wealth of knowledge on political economy, sustainable development, and public economics. With research experience spanning Harvard, Cambridge, and Stanford, his work deeply explores the political economy of international organisations like the IMF and World Bank, as well as the effectiveness and allocation of development finance.
Do not miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the future of Africa’s sovereign credit landscape. Space is limited, so please secure your spot today!
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