IMF Directors by nationality since 1946:

France: 5
Sweden: 2
Germany: 1
Netherlands: 1
Spain: 1
Belgium: 1

Collectively, these countries share 15.25% of the votes at the IMF, & 3% of world population.

Maybe time to give the other 97% a chance? https://t.co/VuSx4f6FHr

It's great to see #Africa's governments having partner options.

This is really important, as what one partner (or set of similar partners) tends to offer may not be fit for purpose. It's important to move some bargaining power to Africa's side.

#globaldev #governance https://t.co/w662RXKwzh

The latest #SinoAfrica analysis from @AubreyHruby not only compares Chinese with U.S. engagement on the continent but also looks to offer the Trump administration policy advice on how best to compete with China. Very much worth reading. https://t.co/3WLYFM5tIx

#Africa's #fintech sector grew considerably (60%) but still lagged behind. Global fintech growth was 120% in 2018. Value wise, Africa only accounts for 0.3%. We need more... https://t.co/ONTLouiUPm

Just finished @hofrench’s A Continent for the Taking and China’s 2nd Continent. Read b2b, they provide the most insightful framework to understand Africa for anyone conducting work there in any capacity. Most insightful: China’s presence is so much more DIY than people think.

Adjustment is key here. Debt is not static but dynamic. It can be restructured. What matters is how debt is negotiated, contracts awarded transparency & local content key to control costs. Transparency 2 citizens about debt: key for our Gov to avoid vanity projects. https://t.co/sxN2650UQO

More: @TheEconomist talks of poor countries, stereotyping such a diverse group of countries.
https://t.co/jgbGMdcM6z

Graphs can force a point, not always right. Here debt owned by non Western countries to China as GDP% has a category 25 all the way to 100!! Gives the impression debt defines performance. Remember it is OECD debt/GDP ratio average that surpasses 100.

@DukeMarcude Regarding the widely-held misperception China is similar to the former European imperial powers in Africa, I highly recommend an interview that we did with @hmryder who is among the leading experts on this issue: https://t.co/7clFf8EVh3. I'd be interested to hear what you think.

“There is an opportunity for China to help Africa improve its trading relationship with the rest of the world," says Development Reimagined CEO @hmryder at @wef’s Summer Davos in Dalian earlier this month.

https://t.co/IKNgTpywRq

By @XHNews

#ChinaAfrica #Trade

#AfricaReimagined is designed to disrupt - to disrupt stereotypes about Africa and how China and other countries invest in African countries. Check out this video and learn more about the #sustainability practices of the 7 brands we brought to the space.

https://t.co/Amo56Qvuu2

China is a new and exciting market for African traders especially through its online platforms. #AfricaReimagined is here to #disrupt & change the current perception by showing finished products from the continent.

Article by @WendylMartin from @TheCapeArgus .

What a tragedy. And this is a country that was bumped up to "Middle Income Status" in 2014. Reminds me of what @DonaldKaberuka said several years ago: "You cannot eat GDP." Growth statistics mean little if babies are dying like this in one of your major public hospitals. https://t.co/2NPExdnVhM

If you, like me, are on a journey to try to make sense of the rising markets of the Global South -- what makes them distinct and what ties them together -- follow @AfshinMolavi and his new project @TheNewSilkRoad2 https://t.co/uyLNJ6it48

The stories that caught our eye this week: The Friday Post is out... #Africa #BeltandRoad #China #UAE #Dubai #EmergingMarkets articles by @pgomesKA @AubreyHruby @hmryder @jonathandfulton @eolander https://t.co/B7UfHV3WkF

Küresel ticaretin geleceği Çin değil, Afrika. 1,2 milyar güçlü bir nüfus - çoğu iş için aç ve genç, değer zincirini yükseltmeye çalışan küçük çiftçiler ve verimli topraklar. Afrikalılar da giderek daha fazla teknoloji meraklısı ve kentsel. https://t.co/2UHdG7dVhV @hmryder

"Africa Reimagined." founded by @hmryder brought 7 sustainable African brands to #China for a pioneering China market entry bespoke program https://t.co/y4XzAwxaDp

@Guangzhihuang I do not believe that a pre-20th century political construct like "colonialism" is practical to understand contemporary trends related to Chinese engagement in Africa. I highly recommend you listen to an interview we did with @hmryder on this topic: https://t.co/7clFf8nkpv