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#Private Sector Engagement Strong and effective collaboration between businesses, the public sector, and civil society groups are fundamental to successful private sector engagements, and we understand the importance of collaboration and participation to create win-win outcomes. Engaging all parties in a participatory, collaborative manner that works towards everyone’s goals and objectives is especially important in private sector engagement programs. One key element to successful collaboration is to understand and respect the perspectives and roles of each key stakeholder group and actively foster communication among those groups. It is important to assess early on and throughout the engagement what those roles are and how they fit together. _______________ # IFC - International Finance Corporation East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) AVCA - The African Private Capital Association Somali Business Support Network (SBSN) Business Sweden Middle East and Africa East Africa Business Journal UNIDO Somali Resilience Program (SomReP) African Union The World Bank

🇺🇳 One of the more powerful findings of the 2024 Financing for Sustainable Development report was that the median debt service burden for #LDCs rose from 3.1% of revenue in 2010 to 12% in 2023. ➡️ UNCDF can play a unique role in confronting this powerful challenge by bringing a “capacity to operate in high-market conditions, without the constraints of credit ratings,” as UNDP Administrator Steiner acknowledged. https://lnkd.in/gbi6Nawn

Are your products and services financially inclusive? Join us at the Africa Financial Inclusion Inclusion Summit & Expo | 14-15 March 2024 | Cape Town | South Africa and learn more on how financial inclusion will impact your products uptake and growth. For more info:https://lnkd.in/drZempUQ @financialinclusion #financialexclusion #inclusion Africa insights & Investments Stephen Munyao

Today, on July 7th, we commemorate African Integration Day! Est in 2019, this day recognizes the progress African member states have made in working together for regional and continental unity. This year's theme focuses on achieving Africa's Financial Integration for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development. The discussion will centre on the roles that the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) can play in making this vision a reality. #Agenda2063 Here are some discussion points: 1. What are some of the biggest achievements in African integration so far? 2, What challenges do African member states still face in achieving full financial integration? 3. How can AAMFI and AfDB contribute to inclusive growth and sustainable development across the continent? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #AfricanIntegrationDay

Saudi expert and Atlantic Council Middle East Initiatives Senior Fellow Hanaa Almoaibed, PhD highlights the sea change in the Kingdom when it comes to women in the workplace: "More than one million commercial registrations are owned by women—representing 45 percent of registered companies—and women held 43.7 percent of leadership roles." She also points out that without more programs to ensure Saudi women have financial literacy, these gains won't necessarily benefit the most vulnerable members of society or double-tap on the great progress we are seeing in terms of women's economic empowerment. With the right information, women are great at investing and managing household spending. In fact, women tend to pay off debts at slightly higher rates than men and re-invest earnings in their families and communities. More women with financial literacy = better outcomes for everyone! https://lnkd.in/eGZp39Ar

The partnership between PwC & the Africa Family Business Summit #AFBS2024 is a significant collaboration within the African business landscape. #AFBE2024, organized by Ravens Consulting GH, is set to be a pivotal event for family businesses across the #continent. PwC's involvement as a partner highlights their commitment to fostering growth and governance in family-owned enterprises. The #AFBS2024, with the theme "Governing Your Family Business into the Future," aims to address the unique challenges that family businesses face, particularly in governance, leadership, and succession planning. PwC's spotlight presentation at the summit will likely focus on these areas, leveraging their global expertise to provide insights and strategies tailored to the African context. Ravens Consulting GH, known for its dedication to building the human capital of African family businesses, is the perfect host for such an event. Their services in wealth advisory, events, & governance consulting are crucial for the success & continuity of family businesses in Africa. The sponsorship by the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) underscores the economic importance of family businesses in the region. #EBID's support reflects their mission to promote economic growth & industrialization in West Africa. Overall, the partnership of #PwC and the #AFBS2024, organized by Ravens Consulting GH & sponsored by #EBID, represents a concerted effort to empower family businesses in Africa, ensuring their sustainability and success for generations to come. Marriott Hotels #Ikeja, #Lagos, #Nigeria. 27-28th June 2024 Register and secure your 5% discount with the code & payment link below MURAKWANIPROMO https://lnkd.in/dw-BpDnF #ThisIsOurAfrica #MurakwaniAdvisory CEIBS Africa Trusted Family African Family Firms Fiduciary Services Limited NX2U Positively People, LLC #MurakwaniGroup Pinion GENEA FAMILY OFFICE Nze Dr. Alexander N. Alexandra Tchomte Mark-Anthony Johnson Awesome Four Media Dr. Toyin F Sanni Toni Sanni Tony O. Elumelu, C.F.R Tyreek Moore Isaac Barnes Anthony J James Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Southern African Development Community Secretariat Africa Finance Corporation African Development Bank Group African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Zenith Bank Plc Strive Masiyiwa Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem Sultan Al Fuhaid Sultan Alsadoon سلطان السعدون Sultan Al Fuhaid Sultan Hareb Al Falahi سلطان حارب الفلاحي SBK Holding & The Private Office of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Bella Disu Dr. Dennis O. Oteng

#Authenticity #Vision #Innovation #Empathy #Adaptability #Courage #EffectiveCommunication #Leadbyexample Thank you again for sharing your experiences throughout your leadership journey. Your transparency in highlighting both the triumphs and the setbacks you encountered along the way serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination required to lead effectively. Each anecdote and piece of advice resonated deeply, offering profound lessons that we can apply to our own journeys and your willingness to share these experiences in such a candid manner provided a rare glimpse into the realities of leadership, enriching our understanding and encouraging us to embrace our own paths with confidence.

Strengthening #AfricaCreditRatings is a key driver for advancing sustainable development. Stay updated on how #credit ratings impact #development, explore emerging trends, and access expert insights—all in one place in monthly newsletter, “Credit Ratings Spotlight,” in partnership with UNDP Africa Each issue will feature: ✅A roundup of credit ratings news across Africa ✅Updates from the UNDP-Africatalyst Credit Ratings initiative ✅Expert commentary and thought leadership ✅Upcoming events and engagement opportunities 🔗 Subscribe now for the latest update https://lnkd.in/dkCTkfv3 #CreditRatingsSpotlight

Attending the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group. This event presents a unique opportunity for knowledge dissemination among high-level decision makers in Africa, key officials of bilateral and multilateral Development Agencies, leading academics and representatives of non-governmental organizations, civil society, and the private sector. The Bank Group’s 2024 Annual Meetings are being held from May 27-31 in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme for the meetings, which comprise the 59th Annual Assembly of the African Development Bank and the 50th meeting of the African Development Fund is Africa’s Transformation, African Development Bank Group, and Reform of the Global Financial Architecture. #TheHeartbeatOfLeadership #Business #FinancialFreedom #FinancialStrategy #leadership

Behind every successful business strategy, women are leading the way with determination, resilience, and innovation. Women bring unique perspectives, diverse experiences, and valuable skills to strategic planning teams, contributing to improved financial performance and innovation. Integrating women into leadership positions isn't just a moral imperative—it's a strategic necessity for companies aiming to thrive in today's dynamic market. #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #womeninbanking