UNIQUE RATINGS AND SCORES (URS)

County Ratings

Country ratings assess the creditworthiness and economic stability of sovereign nations. Assigned values tend to influence investor confidence, government borrowing costs, and international trade agreements.

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photo of dining table and chairs inside room

Unique Ratings use many methodologies influenced by variants of characteristics including:

  • Political stability: Evaluation of the country's political landscape, including government stability, rule of law, and political risk.

  • Economic indicators: Analysis of economic factors such as GDP growth, inflation rates, fiscal policies, and external debt.

  • Institutional strength: Assessment of governance structures, regulatory frameworks, and institutional effectiveness.

  • External vulnerabilities: Consideration of factors like currency stability, balance of payments, and exposure to external shocks.

We're on a mission to change how African countries are risk-assessed. We aim to empower Africa's economic growth and prosperity by providing accurate, insightful, and tailored credit assessment solutions that foster trust, transparency, and financial inclusion across individuals, organisations, and governments.

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brown wooden blocks on white surface

Our Mission

We want to live in a world where African countries can access credit facilities that match their needs rather than having to find a compromise and settle on the second-best option. That's why we take a lot of time and care in getting to know our clients from the moment they reach out to us and ask for our help. We aim to be the foremost authority and trusted partner in credit assessment and ratings across Africa, driving sustainable development, unlocking opportunities, and enhancing financial well-being for all stakeholders in the region

Our Vision

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white and black wooden quote board

Country Ratings in Africa

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a group of people walking down a street holding a flag

Assess the political landscape, including stability, government effectiveness, rule of law, and political risk. Consider factors such as political unrest, governance issues, and civil conflicts.

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a person stacking coins on top of a table

Analyse economic factors such as GDP growth, inflation rates, fiscal policies, and external debt. Consider the impact of commodity prices, currency stability, and regional economic integration.

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bird's-eye view of sitting on bench while discussion

Evaluate governance structures, regulatory frameworks, and institutional effectiveness. Assess the strength of institutions like central banks, regulatory agencies, and judiciary systems.

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a man laying on the ground with his hands on his knees

Consider factors like currency stability, balance of payments, exposure to external shocks, and dependency on foreign aid or remittances.

Political stability
Economic indicators
Institutional strength
External vulnerabilities

Our strength lies in our individuality as ratings experts. Set up by Vincent Santeng, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from rating agency considerations.