How Insurance Can Help Mobilize Blended Finance for Projects in Africa
Blended Finance for African Projects Blended finance — the process of structuring and combining public and private capital in order to facilitate investment — is a common theme in Africa. Project developers and development finance institutions (DFIs) are constantly looking... Read More →
Financing Mining & Metals Projects in Africa in 2023
Financing new mines is and always has been a risky business. Long project timelines, price volatility, navigating political conditions, ESG risks and more are now colliding with rising interest rates and fears of a global economic downturn.
Harnessing Africa’s Youth Population for Inclusive Growth
Africa’s Youth Population Africa stands at a critical juncture in its history, with a rapidly growing youth population that presents both challenges and opportunities.
How Blended Finance Can Enable Ethiopia To Regain Its Place As Africa’s Growth Engine
Ethiopia is an attractive destination for private capital due to its large population, abundant natural resources, and strategic location in East Africa. From 2004-2015, real economic growth in Ethiopia accelerated to 10.2% per annum, thanks in large part to a... Read More →
Facts about Public-Private Partnerships
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are vital in the world of infrastructure today. According to the World Bank, building modern, sustainable, and reliable infrastructure is critical for meeting the rising aspirations of billions of people around the globe—and for addressing the climate... Read More →
7 things Africa must do to Accelerate industrialization and Economic Diversification in Africa
No country or region in the world has achieved prosperity and a decent socio-economic life for its citizens without the development of a robust industrial sector. Over the years, African leaders have restated their determination to seize emerging opportunities to... Read More →
Africa’s Digital Infrastructure Opportunity
Africa’s digital infrastructure presents a ripe and often underappreciated investment opportunity for the continent. According to the International Finance Corporation and Google, the continent’s internet economy has the potential to add $180 billion (£142 billion) to Africa’s GDP by 2025... Read More →
Quality Institutions in Boosting Infrastructure Investment in Africa
Infrastructure Investment in Africa According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), greater focus on regulatory quality and institutional reforms would bring much-needed extra private sector investment in Sub-Saharan Africa’s infrastructure. Improvements in areas like strengthening the rule of law and... Read More →
How Africa’s Youth Will Drive Global Growth
According to the World Economic Forum, Africa is a continent teeming with youthful energy and untapped potential, boasting the world’s youngest population with more than 60% of the continent’s population under the age of 25. This burgeoning youth population is... Read More →
Why EV-Battery Innovation is Key to Sparking a Renewable Revolution
According to IRENA, increasing the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) is a fundamental part of accelerating the renewables-based energy transition and getting us onto the 1.5°C pathway. The uptake of EVs holds the potential to cut emissions by the replacement... Read More →