Now in its eighth year, the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index evaluates the financial development of African countries based on key measures of market accessibility, openness and transparency. This benchmark report provides investors with insights into the market infrastructure across the continent, while enabling policy-makers to learn from key developments throughout Africa. The 2024 index, produced by OMFIF and sponsored by Absa, analyses the progress of 29 countries, with the support of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. It draws on quantitative data analysis coupled with surveys from over 50 organisations. These include central banks, stock exchanges, regulators, market participants and international development bodies across the region. This year's report will take a deeper look at emerging themes reshaping Africa's financial landscape. These include financial product diversity, the advancement of environmental, social and governance frameworks, the accelerating adoption of digital technologies and efforts to strengthen legal and regulatory regimes.