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Econometric Expertise in the Service of Financial Sovereignty: Launch of the International Ratings Association by Ph.D. Nasser KEITA

[CONAKRY/NEW YORK/PARIS], February 19, 2026 – The international financial analysis landscape is enriched today with the official launch ofthe International Ratings Association, a new benchmark player. Founded and led by Dr. Nasser KEITA, a renowned expert in macroeconometrics and member ofthe American Economic Association (AEA), the firm's mission is to redefine rating standards for emerging economies.

In a context of global economic volatility, International Ratings stands out for its rigorously scientific approach. Whereas traditional agencies use standard models, Dr. Keita's firm incorporates cutting-edge macroeconometric variables tailored to the structural realities of African and international markets.

"Our ambition is to offer states and financial institutions a compass of absolute precision," says Dr. Nasser KEITA. "As a member of the AEA, I wanted to put the rigor of academic research at the service of economic development. A fair rating is not just a score, it is a lever for growth that reduces the cost of debt and attracts quality investments."

A range of high value-added services: The firm now offers three areas of expertise accessible via its secure portal (www.internationalratings.org):

1. Sovereign Rating Requested: To support governments in their financing strategy.
2. Institutional Rating: To strengthen the credibility of banks and insurance companies.
3. Development Policy Evaluation: To measure the real impact of major infrastructure projects.

With a portal dedicated to certified analysts and a transparent methodology, International Ratings Association has established itself as the strategic partner of decision-makers who demand excellence and impartiality.

[CONAKRY/NEW YORK/PARIS], February 19, 2026 – The international financial analysis landscape is enriched today with the official launch ofthe International Ratings Association, a new benchmark player. Founded and led by Dr. Nasser KEITA, a renowned expert in macroeconometrics and member ofthe American Economic Association (AEA), the firm's mission is to redefine rating standards for emerging economies.

In a context of global economic volatility, International Ratings stands out for its rigorously scientific approach. Whereas traditional agencies use standard models, Dr. Keita's firm incorporates cutting-edge macroeconometric variables tailored to the structural realities of African and international markets.

"Our ambition is to offer states and financial institutions a compass of absolute precision," says Dr. Nasser KEITA. "As a member of the AEA, I wanted to put the rigor of academic research at the service of economic development. A fair rating is not just a score, it is a lever for growth that reduces the cost of debt and attracts quality investments."

A range of high value-added services: The firm now offers three areas of expertise accessible via its secure portal (www.internationalratings.org):

1. Sovereign Rating Requested: To support governments in their financing strategy.
2. Institutional Rating: To strengthen the credibility of banks and insurance companies.
3. Development Policy Evaluation: To measure the real impact of major infrastructure projects.

With a portal dedicated to certified analysts and a transparent methodology, International Ratings Association has established itself as the strategic partner of decision-makers who demand excellence and impartiality.

About Dr. Nasser KEITA: A specialist in macroeconometrics, Dr. Nasser KEITA is a member of the American Economic Association (AEA). His expertise lies in sovereign risk modeling and public policy evaluation.

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The correlation between export revenues from raw materials (bauxite, gold, cocoa) and the sovereign ratings of West African countries remains a major challenge for fiscal stability. Using time series regression models, our firm analyzed the elasticity of public debt in relation to international price shocks.

Key points of the analysis:

1. Shock Sensitivity: A 10% decline in global prices directly affects the debt coverage ratio by 0.8 basis points in the region.
2. Rating divergence: Countries that have diversified their trading partners maintain a "Stable" outlook, while single-export economies are under downward pressure.
3. IR recommendation: Strengthening fiscal discipline and incorporating "shock clauses" into sovereign debt contracts are crucial to maintaining a B+ rating or higher.

International Ratings continues to monitor these indicators to provide updated risk scores to its institutional subscribers.

Ubudlelwano phakathi kwemali engenayo yokuthumela impahla kwamanye amazwe (i-bauxite, igolide, i-cocoa) kanye nezilinganiso zesikweletu ezizimele zamazwe aseNtshonalanga Afrika kusalokhu kuyinselele enkulu ekuzinzeni kwezezimali. Sisebenzisa amamodeli okubuyela emuva ochungechungeni lwesikhathi, inkampani yethu ihlaziye ukuqina kwesikweletu somphakathi maqondana nokushaqeka kwamanani omhlaba wonke.

Amaphuzu abalulekile okuhlaziywa:

1. Ukuzwela Okushaqisayo: Ukwehla kwamanani omhlaba wonke ngo-10% kuthinta ngqo isilinganiso sokumbozwa kwesikweletu ngamaphuzu ayisisekelo angu-0.8 esifundeni.
2. Ukwehlukahlukana Kwezilinganiso: Izifundazwe eziye zahlukahlukana ozakwethu bezohwebo zigcina umbono « ozinzile », kuyilapho iminotho yokuthumela kwamanye amazwe ibhekene nengcindezi yokwehla.
3. Isincomo se-IR: Ukuqinisa ukuziphatha kwezezimali nokuhlanganisa « izigaba zokushaqeka » ezinkontilekeni zezikweletu ezizimele kubalulekile ekugcineni isilinganiso se -B+ noma ngaphezulu.

I-International Ratings iyaqhubeka nokuqapha lezi zinkomba ukuze inikeze amaphuzu abuyekeziwe obungozi kubabhalisile bayo bezikhungo.