据非洲联盟消息，非洲信用评级机构（AfCRA）于周三在毛里求斯正式挂牌成立。该机构的设立旨在提升非洲大陆的金融独立性，并完善对各经济体的评估体系。
The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) was officially launched in Mauritius on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen the continent’s financial independence and improve assessments of its economies, the African Union said. AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf described the launch as a milestone in Africa’s economic history.
非洲联盟委员会主席马哈穆德·阿里·优素福称，这一举措是非洲经济发展史上的重要里程碑。他指出，信用评级直接影响各国获取融资的难易程度及借贷成本；若相关评估忽视非洲各国的经济实际状况，可能导致各国承担更高的借贷费用。
Credit ratings directly influence access to financing and borrowing costs, he said, warning that assessments that overlook African economic conditions can leave countries paying more to borrow. AfCRA will complement existing international rating agencies by providing independent, credible assessments based on African data and expertise.
AfCRA将作为现有国际评级机构的补充力量，依托非洲本土数据与专业经验，提供独立且可信的评级服务。
Credibility and independence Mauritius’ Financial Services and Economic Planning Minister Jyoti Jeetun said the agency could strengthen Africa’s financial system and attract investment.
毛里求斯金融服务与经济规划部长乔蒂·吉图恩表示，该机构有助于完善非洲金融体系并吸引更多投资，尤其在基础设施、可再生能源、电信、医疗及农业领域存在巨大机遇。
She highlighted opportunities in infrastructure, renewable energy, telecommunications, healthcare and agriculture.
非洲同行审议机制负责人玛丽-安托瓦内特·罗斯·卡特强调，非盟早在2017年便批准了该机构的设立计划。她呼吁各国政府及时提供准确的经济数据，并强调公信力将是该机构最核心的竞争优势。此项举措亦与非盟制定的2063年发展议程高度契合。
African Peer Review Mechanism chief Marie-Antoinette Rose Quatre said the AU endorsed AfCRA’s establishment in 2017. She urged African governments to provide accurate and timely economic data, stressing that credibility would be the agency’s most important asset. The initiative aligns with the AU’s Agenda 2063 development goals.