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06/09/2023

The Latest China-Africa Leaders Dialogue: What Has Changed?

CEO Hannah Ryder and Ovigwe Egeugu's analysis of the China-Africa Leaders Dialogue on the sidelines of the 2023 BRICS Summit

17/08/2023

The African Union is set to join the G20: how can it make the most of it?

DR Analyst Ivory Kairo's insights on how the AU can make the most out of its inclusion in the G20

30/08/2023

Senior military officers in Gabon have appeared on national tv claiming they have taken power

DR Security Analyst Ovigwe Egeugu's expert analysis on the Gabon Coup on Al-Jazeera

11/09/2023

What next after Tunisia rejects IMF and austerity burdens?

Rugare Mukanganga and Chrsity Un's analysis of Tunisia's rejection of IMF's austerity burdens

09/09/2023

South Africa resumes beef exports to China – How can South Africa become a more competitive and major beef supplier to China?

Rosie Wigmore's analysis on how South African beef can become more competitive in China

22/09/2023

China and Zambia: A New Chapter Beyond Debt?

DR Analyst Huiyi Chen's insights on Zambia's Presidential visit to China on The Diplomat

27/02/2023

What can the next president of World Bank learn from AfDB and AIIB?

CEO Hannah Ryder's Op-ed

DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on Al Jazeera

Why is France being told to leave Burkina Faso?

One must recognise that there are diverging views by parties on

DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on Find the Signal Podcast

UNGA, Geopolitics, and Multipolarity with Ovigwe Eguegu

Data shows that only five African countries are dependent on Ukrainian

DR’s Hannah Ryder and Patrick Anam on Change Africa Podcast

Hannah Ryder and Patrick Anam: Africa-China Relations, AfCFTA and Developmental Finance

One thing that multilateral lenders that do not take into account

DR’s Hannah Ryder on Afro-Catalyst Podcast

Hannah Ryder on what an Africanist Approach to Foreign Policy Looks Like

Africa must create a system for the international order that meets

DR’s Hannah Ryder on China in Africa Podcast

Hannah Ryder on what to Expect this year in China-Africa Relations

One of the things for 2023 will be to engage with

DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on China in Africa Podcast

South Africa: Naval Drills Ghana: Debt Crisis DRC: Mining Contracts

A 2021 report indicated that it costs US$ 4,000 to ship

DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on Talks on China Podcast

Ovigwe Eguegu on China's Global Security Initiative

Very many countries are looking to get on board and the

DR’s Hannah Ryder and Jade Scarfe on the Brenthurst Foundation Podcast

Reimagining Development (with China) - a Chat with Hannah Ryder and Jade Scarfe

China is definitely a different kind of partner to work with

DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on the Africa Report

Why the G20 needs African Union as a member

We have long called for the African region to be fully

DR’s Hannah Ryder on CGTN Africa

China-Africa Trade Expo: Africa looking to reap benefits

Africa represents less than 4% of global trade expos such as

DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on TRT World

UN: At least 10M children need humanitarian aid in Sahel region

This is a troubling number given the efforts put into this

DR’s Ovigwer Eguegu on Atlantic Council

Russia’s influence in Africa, a security perspective

There is a lot of concern when great powers are looking

DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on CGTN Africa

Macron announces a "noticeable reduction" of French troops in Africa

Burkina Faso for instance in 2014 controlled two-thirds control of its

Article by DR’s Jade Scarfe

Re-imagining the “debt crisis” in Africa

Debt crises are as political as they are economic. That is,

Article by DR’s Etsehiwot Kebret

How the African Development Bank can drive climate finance to the continent

At the annual meeting in Accra, President Adesina and his leadership

Article by DR’s Ivory Kairo

Is China to Blame for Sri Lanka’s Debt Woes?

It is key for Sri Lanka to work with China and

Article by DR’s Leah Lynch

The UK’s new development strategy suggests its ready to ‘Talk the Talk’ – but will it really ‘Walk the Walk’?

At Development Reimagined, while we welcome the UK government’s more oblique

Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder and Ovigwe Eguegu

COP27: Why “Africa’s COP” is crucial, but doesn’t guarantee strong African outcomes

There are certainly signs of hope that COP27 will be Africa’s

Article by DR’s Jade Scarfe

Zambia’s New IMF Deal Shifts China to the Backseat

What does the IMF deal portend for other low- and middle-income

Article by DR’s Patrick Anam

Is Japan Beginning to Overtake China on Infrastructure Financing in Kenya?

Overall, while the debate of China vs. Japan is interesting, history

Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder

Four goals for Africa at Japan’s TICAD8 in Tunis

Ahead of TICAD8, African governments should urge the Japanese government to

Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder

Could Just Energy Transition Partnerships work for Africa?

South Africa will require $250bn to 2050 to finance its energy

Article by DR’s Jade Scarfe and Rugare Mukanganga

Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable: Do borrowers really get a seat at the table?

Borrowers themselves need to get together exclusively to coordinate on positions

Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder

China’s multilateral lending to Africa is rising – here’s why

China is often perceived as a lender that focuses purely on

Article by DR’s Jade Scarfe and Chensi Li

What can the US-Africa Leaders Summit learn from China?

Close to a decade after the first summit, hosted by President

Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder

World Bank’s challenges go deeper than leadership of David Malpass

There are many reasons to be concerned about the World Bank’s

Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder

Why I won’t be speaking about bankability or de-risking in 2023

Focusing on “bankability” or “de-risking” won’t shift the dial for investment

Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder

What can next president of World Bank learn from AfDB and AIIB?

Or, with his business acumen, will he bring a greater focus

Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder

Should Africa invest in agriculture or infrastructure? The answer is both

China has put this emphasis on infrastructure despite the fact that

Article by DR’s Yixin Yu and Charlie Zong

What Will African Leaders Seek to Gain From Welcoming China’s New Foreign Minister?

A look at the priorities the AU, Ethiopia, Gabon, Angola, Benin,

Article by DR’s Yixin Yu

China-Gabon Relations Get an Upgrade

Today, China is Gabon’s largest trading partner. In 2022, Gabon exported

DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu quoted (article)

How much would escalating tensions between Congo and Rwanda impact economic growth and investments?

“I do not think there is an appetite for war given

DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu quoted (article)

Europe Is Trying (and Failing) to Beat China at the Development Game

”Half of Global Gateway’s resources are earmarked for Africa, but leaders

DR’s Etsehiwot Kebret speaks to Business Africa (VIDEO)

Can a borrower's club lead to cheaper, sustainable debt?

“That is why a borrower’s club is absolutely necessary: countries need

DR’s analysis on China’s Debt Relief Cited (article)

The Battle Scene of the First US-China African Debt Restructuring War

“While the West has frequently accused China of engaging in “debt-trap

article by DR’s Etsehiwot Kebret and Hannah Ryder

China’s Debt Relief Position Is Actually Reasonable

“China is right to say that the World Bank and IMF

DR’s CEO Hannah Ryder speaks to Hot FM Zambia (Radio)

Takeaways from IMF's Kristalina Georgieva and US Sec.Yellen's visit to Zambia

“The IMF does have a poor reputation on the African continent,

DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on CGTN Africa (video)

China-Africa ties show new dimension of growth and development

“With the most recent figures from 2022 says China-Africa two-way trade

DR Insights Cited by Center for Global Development Experts

Breaking the Logjam on African Debt Relief: A Third Way?

“Development Reimagined, a consultancy that works on China-Africa issues, proposes a

DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu speaks to TRT World (Video)

What lessons has Nigeria learnt from the Boko Haram kidnappings?

“For instance, we know that the Nigerian government is really overburdened

25/04/2023

DR’s Hannah Ryder on TRT World

Türkiye Evacuates Hundreds of Citizens Amid Sudan Unrest

The ceasefire agreement in Sudan provides an opportunity for evacuation as

06/02/2023

DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on Al Jazeera

Is Moscow extending its reach in Africa? | Inside Story

African countries have legitimate interests – particularly in the area of

17/01/2023

DR’s Hannah Ryder on Age of Economics

Hannah Ryder for Age of Economics - Full interview

Economics is a lens used to look at society and how

30/09/2022

DR’s Hannah Ryder on TRT World

Critics say IMF loans often hurt developing, poor countries

The institution is just not fit for purpose at this point.

DR’s Hannah Ryder and Ovigwe Eguegu on BRI Dialogues

BRI Dialogues - D18 In Conversation with Hannah Ryder & Ovigwe Eguegu

One of the biggest challenges is, “how fast can these multilateral

DR's Ovigwe Eguegu speaks to TRT World (Video)

What lessons has Nigeria learnt from the Boko Haram kidnappings?

“For instance, we know that the Nigerian government is really overburdened in terms of salaries of staff of the security agencies and the budgetary constraints are there, the ability to train the people and get them ready to do exactly what needs to be done is also a very crucial question between the internal security apparatuses.”

TRT World | 14 April 2023

DR's CEO Hannah Ryder speaks to Hot FM Zambia (Radio)
Takeaways from IMF's Kristalina Georgieva and US Sec.Yellen's visit to Zambia

“The IMF does have a poor reputation on the African continent, particularly because of the structural adjustment policies, the austerity conditions which were there and remain so in most of the IMF loans, but in comparison, this hasn’t been the case with China – Chinese loans are not conditional, they don’t come with austerity, and the IMF is under pressure to change its ways.”

HotFMZambia | 13 February 2023

DR's Etsehiwot Kebret speaks to Business Africa (VIDEO)
Can a borrower's club lead to cheaper, sustainable debt?

“That is why a borrower’s club is absolutely necessary: countries need to be able to share their experiences and negotiation practices in order to get the most out of the current financial system.”

Business Africa | 3 February 2023

Article by DR's Yixin Yu
China-Gabon Relations Get an Upgrade

Today, China is Gabon’s largest trading partner. In 2022, Gabon exported close to $4 billion worth of commodities to China, accounting for over half of its total exports.

10 May 2023

DR Insights Cited by Center for Global Development Experts

Breaking the Logjam on African Debt Relief: A Third Way?

“Development Reimagined, a consultancy that works on China-Africa issues, proposes a borrowers’ group as the counterpart to creditor groups like the Paris Club. Like its creditor interlocutor, the Lusaka Club (named for the Zambian capital) would be an informal convening of debtor countries to coordinate among borrowers and propose common positions on sustainable solutions in times of debt distress.”

CGD | 10 March 2023

article by DR's Etsehiwot Kebret and Hannah Ryder
China’s Debt Relief Position Is Actually Reasonable

“China is right to say that the World Bank and IMF need to engage in debt relief. Many African debtor countries think the same thing”.

This article explains the pros and cons of debt relief by multilateral development banks (MDBs) and examines the case for treating MDBs as “preferred creditors”, from an African perspective.

The Diplomat | 22 February 2023

DR's Ovigwe Eguegu quoted (article)
Europe Is Trying (and Failing) to Beat China at the Development Game

”Half of Global Gateway’s resources are earmarked for Africa, but leaders on the continent have also been quick to notice the lack of new funding and the uncertainty over private cash that mar the EU scheme, said Ovigwe Eguegu, a Nigerian expert on China-Africa relations at Development Reimagined, a think tank based in Beijing. “The messaging indicates that the European Union is going to match China, but in Africa there is a lot of skepticism,” Eguegu said.”
Foreign Policy | January 10, 2023

Article by DR's Yixin Yu and Charlie Zong
What Will African Leaders Seek to Gain From Welcoming China’s New Foreign Minister?

A look at the priorities the AU, Ethiopia, Gabon, Angola, Benin, and Egypt have for their relationships with China.

The Diplomat | 11 January 2023

DR's Ovigwe Eguegu on CGTN Africa (video)

China-Africa ties show new dimension of growth and development

“With the most recent figures from 2022 says China-Africa two-way trade stands at 282 billion, which makes China Africa’s biggest trading partner by a large margin and that is something that is a testament to the progress and the improvement in China Africa relations … on the structural level the relationship has really progressed and it’s all evident in cooperations, in the FOCAC documents, and all of the milestones.”

CGTN Africa | 29 March 2023

DR's analysis on China's Debt Relief Cited (article)
The Battle Scene of the First US-China African Debt Restructuring War

“While the West has frequently accused China of engaging in “debt-trap diplomacy,” which involves purposefully making loans to nations that are unable to repay them in order to increase its political leverage, a report by Development Reimagined provides evidence that China has, in actual fact, engaged in more debt relief than other creditors.”

AfronomicsLaw | 3 February 2023

DR's Ovigwe Eguegu quoted (article)
How much would escalating tensions between Congo and Rwanda impact economic growth and investments?

“I do not think there is an appetite for war given the devastating impact it could cause on both countries. Rwanda is still a growing economy with a small GDP. So, investing its productive capacity in a war would not be a smart decision. On the other hand, Congo is already facing many internal problems and may not want to go to war. In the end, both parties will just have to resolve this via negotiation.”

Venture Africa | 27 January 2023