The three documents collectively diagnose a central challenge for Africa: a crippling financing gap for development, exacerbated by a crisis of state capacity and legitimacy. The reports identify that the inability of many African states to deliver essential services, provide security, and control economic flows has eroded the social contract, fueling public discontent, creating vacuums for non-state armed groups, and undermining sustainable development. This "absence of the state" is both a driver of conflict and a fundamental barrier to mobilizing the resources needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063.

To break this cycle, the publications propose a unified, multi-level solution centered on strengthening national institutions as the primary catalyst. This involves a domestic strategy of enhancing domestic resource mobilization through digitalized tax systems, rationalizing public spending, and curbing illicit financial flows. This national effort must be supported by regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and pan-African banks to build economies of scale, while simultaneously advocating for a reformed international financial architecture that provides fair representation, reduces the high cost of capital, and offers debt relief to create the fiscal space for transformative investment.

This policy paper explores the transformative potential of digital remittances in Southern and Eastern Africa, highlighting their role beyond mere financial transactions. Digital remittances have become increasingly significant due to the proliferation of mobile networks, the rise of fintech startups, and government initiatives promoting digital payments. The transition into the digital age and the adoption of digital remittances present a new set of challenges. From regulatory challenges to cybersecurity concerns, the journey toward digital remittances is fraught with hurdles.