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How lack of consequence for loan defaults is destroying the African credit ecosystem
When borrowers can default on loans without meaningful consequences, the damage goes far beyond a single unpaid debt. It weakens lenders, distorts credit decisions, raises borrowing costs, and makes it harder for responsible borrowers to access credit. Across Africa, weak consequences for loan defaults are creating a cycle that threatens the growth of a healthier credit ecosystem. This article explores how we got here and what needs to change.
