Olivier Pognon, Director & CEO, ALSF, with Gadi Taj Ndahumba, Chief Legal Counsel, ALSF

Olivier Pognon, together with Gadi Taj Ndahumba, talks to George Hudson about his background, the unique role of the ALSF, and how its services to the government are more necessary and in demand than ever.He discusses the excessive debt burden incurred by African countries, the need for more equitable agreements, and the role of the ALSF as a facilitator, educator and protector.Gadi highlights new trends in finance for transmission, shares his optimism around changes in global finance architecture and innovative funding, as well as hopes for creative solutions to high interest rates that can benefit Africa and the world.