Yemisi Izuora
As global financial dynamics shift, the conversation around Africa’s sovereign risk and domestic market architecture has never been more urgent.
DataPro has concluded arrangements to host the 6th International Rating Webinar in less than two months from now and wants participants to secure their spot for this all important and critical discussion.
On October 8th, DataPro will bring together a unique brain trust of global academics, policy experts, and financial leaders to dissect the 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.
Here is everything you need to know to prepare for the event:
Date: 8th October 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 WAT
Keynote: “ Achieving Investment-Grade Rating by 2030: The Roadmap for Nigeria ”
An array of distinguished Panelists consisting a lineup of renowned global experts and industry leaders have been gathered to guide this conversation, these include:
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.
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!