Founded in 2015 by BRICS countries, the New Development Bank (NDB) is set to issue $5 billion in loans in 2024, marking its significance in global finance. This move aligns with a time when China’s lending in Africa has dropped to its lowest in two decades. With $100 billion in initial capital and $50 billion […]
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