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April 14, 2026Open Access

Credit Reporting and Access to Finance in East African Markets: Towards a Research Agenda

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The central aim is to explore the relationship between credit reporting and access to finance in East African markets, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Commentary format analyzing existing scholarship
Review of institutional and policy dynamics
Identification of theoretical frameworks relevant to the African context
Increased awareness of the role of credit reporting in finance access
Highlighting critical institutional and policy issues in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Recommendations for future research directions in African finance studies

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This article examines Credit Reporting and Access to Finance in East African Markets: Towards a Research Agenda with a focused emphasis on Democratic Republic of Congo within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a commentary that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

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Abraham Kuol Nyuon

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Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy

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