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Explore MDB strategies to catalyse Private capital mobilisation in Africa! 🔍 Join Uxolo Development Finance’s virtual roundtable on September 10th to dive into effective strategies for mobilising private capital and enhancing Africa's infrastructure financing. Our expert panel will tackle crucial topics such as the cost of sovereign borrowing, the impact of rating agencies, and the dynamics between local and international financing. Confirmed speakers include: 🔹George Arian Nijborg, Aegon Asset Management 🔹Reginald Max, Trade and Development Bank Group - Trade and Development Bank Group - TDB Group Group 🔹Nana Spio-Garbrah, African Development Bank Group 🔹Cécile Camilli, Societe Generale Equipment Finance - SGEF and Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB 🔹Kome Ajegbo, Africa Finance Corporation 🔹Alexander Ekbom, S&P Global 🔹Manuel Moses, ATIDI - African Trade & Investment Development Insurance & senior representative from ILX Fund 📅 Date: Tuesday, 10th September 🕒 Time: 14:30 BST / 09:30 EDT 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHiFPRXe Don’t miss this chance to hear from leading professionals and discover actionable solutions for advancing African development finance! #DevelopmentFinance #PrivateCapital #AfricanInfrastructure #UXOLO #SustainableFinance #VirtualRoundtable

Helios Investment Partners’ Climate, Energy Access, and Resilience (CLEAR) private equity fund has raised $200 million in its first close, leaving the Africa-focused fund with another $200 million to raise to reach its $400 million target size. Uxolo sits down with The Private Infrastructure Development Group’s CEO Valahu Philippe to discuss what sets CLEAR apart from other frontier market climate funds. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dy8KkSGU #Proximo #PrivateEquity #ClimateFinance #EnergyAccess #Resilience #EmergingMarkets #AfricaInvestment

📊 Do India and China compete for influence via their provision of development finance? India and China have long vied for influence through development finance, with China’s One Belt One Road initiative historically leading the way. Recent trends, however, reveal a significant shift: MDB/DFI lending to India now greatly exceeds that to China. China’s approach often involved high-risk contracts and substantial debt burdens, particularly in Africa. In contrast, India’s growing MDB/DFI financing reflects its rapid economic expansion and strong investor confidence. Despite ongoing challenges like bureaucracy and trade barriers, India’s market potential continues to attract significant attention and investment. Subscribers can access more of Uxolo data here: https://lnkd.in/dZZSDEQc If you are not a subscriber, you can explore Uxolo's subscription options here: https://lnkd.in/d9CuKMZt #Uxolo #MDB #InfrastructureFinance #DFI #EmergingMarkets #GlobalFinance #FinancialTrends #OneBeltOneRoad Source: #UxoloIntelligence

📊 MDB Loan Recovery Surprises: Sub-Saharan Africa & MENA Recent GEMs MDB loan recovery stats reveal high recovery rates in sub-Saharan Africa and MENA, challenging traditional risk perceptions. Despite fewer projects, these regions show robust recovery, suggesting a need to reassess risk evaluations. North Africa sees lower MDB/DFI lending compared to sub-Saharan Africa, but recovery rates remain strong, highlighting the need for updated risk strategies in these regions. 🖇 Subscribers can access more data here: https://lnkd.in/dZZSDEQc #MDB #MENA #FinanceRisk #InfrastructureFinance #DFI

Recent GEMs MDB loan recovery statistics revealed unexpected results: sub-Saharan Africa and MENA consistently show high recovery rates across key sectors, challenging conventional risk perceptions. This finding contrasts with the usual belief that fewer projects in these regions would lead to lower recovery rates if deal volumes increased. According to Uxolo Data, MDB/DFI lending in North Africa is notably lower than in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite this, recovery rates in sub-Saharan Africa and MENA are remarkably high, suggesting that traditional risk assessments may need reassessment. The data implies a need for lenders to reconsider how they measure risk in these regions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The nuances in recovery rates across different regions highlight the complexity of regional finance and the potential for a reevaluation of risk strategies. Subscribers can access more of Uxolo data here: https://lnkd.in/dZZSDEQc If you are not a subscriber, you can explore Uxolo's subscription options here: https://lnkd.in/d9CuKMZt #Uxolo #MDB #SubSaharanAfrica #MENA #FinanceRisk #InfrastructureFinance #DFI Source: #UxoloIntelligence

More DFI-ECA cooperation on project finance deals in Asia needed Between 2021 and mid-2024, MDB/DFI-backed project finance in Asia made a significant impact, accounting for a notable portion of the overall project finance market. ECA-backed project debt also played a major role, comprising a substantial share of ECA business in the region. Key sectors driving these volumes include data centres, airports, telecoms, renewables, PV solar, and offshore wind. Despite this, the overlap between DFI and ECA-backed projects remains limited. The expected synergy between DFIs and ECAs for large-scale projects hasn’t fully materialised, highlighting the need for better integration and standardisation. Addressing these challenges is crucial for achieving net-zero goals and enhancing project finance effectiveness. Subscribers can access more of Uxolo data here: https://lnkd.in/dZZSDEQc If you are not a subscriber, you can explore Uxolo's subscription options here: https://lnkd.in/d9CuKMZt #Uxolo #ProjectFinance #DFI #ECA #InfrastructureFinance #RenewableEnergy Source: #UxoloIntelligence

Uxolo looks at the way different financial institutions are approaching the crossovers between export, project and development finance in their stated efforts to finance sustainable economic development. Cécile Camilli, global head of development and structured export finance, Societe Generale shares her approach on the ‘how’. Read the full interview led by TXF's Head of Trade, Treasury and Risk Katharine Morton, here: https://lnkd.in/d_2b4GRG #Uxolo #ExportFinance #DevelopmentFinance #StructuredFinance #FinanceLeadership

Trade financiers are taking a more conservative approach to lending to the increasingly volatile agri sector in Africa. But is the heightened African risk perception justified? And how can DFIs, ECAs and banks do more as SMEs continue to struggle to access funding? In this feature, the challenges faced by African SMEs in the agricultural sector due to geopolitical and environmental factors are examined, particularly their limited access to finance. The article highlights how geopolitical events and climate-related issues, such as droughts, have exacerbated food security concerns and created further barriers for small producers seeking funding. It also notes the limited support available from Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Export Credit Agencies (ECAs). 🔗 Read the full feature here and find out Uxolo's perspective: https://lnkd.in/d4MpCyVg #Uxolo #AfricanAgriculture #SMEFinance #ClimateImpact #FoodSecurity

Africa accounts for 17% of the global population, but holds less than 1% of the world's data centre capacity. For developers, navigating the grids, energy sources, and, most crucially, the shortage of demand is a challenge, limiting expansion to only five countries. Fortunately, DFIs, governments, and the hyperscalers are already playing complementary roles to open new doors. 🔗 Check out the full feature by Uxolo's reporter Clara Amorim here: https://lnkd.in/dYgrVnSu #Uxolo #DataCentre #AfricaData #TechDevelopment #EnergyInfrastructure #DigitalExpansion

Europe - comprising mostly high-income countries (HICs) - has garnered the greatest DFI/MDB support from 2021 to the first half of 2024, despite the mandate of development banks to create jobs in emerging markets. The impact of the pandemic contributed to this trend, as generally rich countries prioritized supporting each other, with Europe hosting a significant increase in DFI-backed deals from 2021 to 2022. There was a slight decrease from 2022 to 2023, but funding in 2024 has been muted so far - consistent with the global trend. The largest deal across HICs was the Gazprom Germania deal in 2022, benefiting the country with the greatest GDP in Europe. Conversely, the largest low-income country (LIC) deal is set to be the Ethiopian loan approved in July. This highlights a significant difference in transaction size. Furthermore, the cumulative volume of DFI/MDB loans in HICs reached a substantial amount compared to a much smaller figure in LICs from 2021 to 2024. However, there is some good news: lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) received the most funding over the same period, which is reflected in Africa receiving the second-highest DFI backing as the region comprises mostly LMICs. India received the greatest support across all LMICs with a significant number of deals, followed by the Philippines. With The World Bank’s projected gap between global infrastructure needs and spending through 2030, the low DFI support for project financings in emerging markets needs to change. DFI-backed project loans have accounted for a very small percentage of Africa’s total development bank debt volume since 2021 compared to the very high levels of sovereign finance. Greater collaboration with ECAs could create a more holistic approach to large-scale project finance deals and mobilize more private sector capital. Subscribers can access more of Uxolo data here: https://lnkd.in/dZZSDEQc If you are not a subscriber, you can explore Uxolo's subscription options here: https://lnkd.in/d9CuKMZt #Uxolo #DevelopmentFinance #DFI #MDB #EmergingMarkets #InfrastructureFinance Source: #UxoloIntelligence