Regional MSME Investment Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa "REGMIFA"’s Post

REGMIFA is a perfect example of the creativity of human beings when a coalition of the willing collaborates. Who would have thought when the fund started 12 years ago that you could generate a solid return (financial and impact) in sub-Saharan Africa? Providing acces to finance for MSMEs and basic services? Thanks to the exemplary #blendedfinance structure, government funding is catalysing institutional and private investments. I feel very privileged to be a part of the constant leadership of the Fund in my position in the Board. AGENCIA ESPAÑOLA DE COOPERACION INTERNACIONAL PARA EL DESARROLLO - AECID Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación Agence Française de Développement European Investment Bank (EIB) German Development Cooperation(giz) KfW FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank OeEB Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank AG - The Development Bank of Austria European Commission ASN Impact Investors Symbiotics

🎉 Congratulations to the team at Regional MSME Investment Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa "REGMIFA" on the release of the 2022 Impact Report! At tameo, we're proud to have prepared this insightful report, assessing the fund's significant contributions to its mission and sustainability objectives in 2022. Read the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9xSV5uk #SustainableDevelopment #ImpactInvesting #ImpactReport

A key indicator of success in investment is impact!

I spent the last three days (May 7th- 9th) immersing in a high-level policy engagement forum convened by the African Development Bank Group,the IFC - International Finance Corporation, Unitaid and the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking Healthcare Value Chain in Nigeria #PVAC. The Industry Engagement “Access to Health Innovation” Forum 2024 themed “Unlocking Healthcare Value Chains and Driving Investments Through Partnerships: Accelerating Equitable Access to Quality-Assured Products”, converged both local and international industry experts, government, manufacturing, development partners, policymakers, regulators, financiers, academia and thought leaders to discuss critical issues shaping local manufacturing of healthcare products in Africa. Sessions - Explored opportunities to leverage existing capabilities on the continent to build resilient sustainable value chain - Showcased best practices across industry and research partners on the continent to harvest learnings and identify opportunities for further development. - Presented perspectives from multiple financing stakeholders with an objective to promote collaboration across financing partners to unlock health product manufacturing value chains - Examined the challenges faced by industries and the opportunities to transform themselves. - Discussed innovative solutions and resilience including financing mechanisms. - Unpacked actionable steps towards catalyzing discovery and development efforts in Africa. - Discussed digitization, AI and market development opportunities that can be explored through collaboration to improve visibility into Africa’s market and address fragmented. - explored public private partnerships for creating and maintaining effective delivery of UHC systems. A lot of information to unpack and we hope we will begin to see the gains of these conversations. #IEF2024 #Lagos #policy #ifc #AfDB #UNITAID #PSHAN #PVAC #Valuechain #Nigeria.

The AfCFTA Protocol on Investment in Africa - why it’s a magic bullet. In 2018, AU Heads of State signed the Africa Free Trade Area Agreement in Kigali Rwanda in unprecedented numbers. While the #AfCFTA has itself since gained and maintained momentum, implementation requires additional protocols, policy instruments and tools that create a just and common enabling environment that accelerates unity and equal benefits to all State Parties and their citizenry. One such important protocol is #AfCFTAInvestmentPolicy. Objective The principal objective of this Protocol is to support the objectives of the AfCFTA as set out in Articles 3 and 4 of the Agreement, with a view to: a) Promoting, facilitating and protecting investments that foster sustainable development of State Parties; b) Establishing a transparent and sound continental legal framework on investment, taking into account the interests of State Parties, investors and local communities; c) Providing security and predictability in the prevention and management of investment disputes; d) Creating a level playing field for African investors; or e) Promoting and enhancing common positions and cooperation on matters related to investment promotion, facilitation and protection on the African continent. AfCFTA Protocol on Investment sets the foundation for a new era in investment governance, poised to accelerate the attraction of sustainable and high-quality investments into Africa. This protocol ushers in core innovative provisions, designed to address global challenges in investment policymaking on the African continent. Discover how the Protocol fosters investment promotion, simplifies facilitation, and promotes sustainable development, all under its visionary framework. Be part of the conversation that's shaping the future of investment in Africa! 🚀 #AfCFTA #Investment #AfCFTAProtocolonInvestment The million $ question remains: how will this protocol lead to economic, dignified work opportunities for more young African women and men? How can African young women and men ready themselves for such both as individuals and as businesses, what capacities do they require? How can/will development partners, private sector and regulators adjust their policies and investments to support African youth in readiness to benefit from the implementation of the #AfCFTA and its supplementary instruments? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dzCKqE7F

Unlocking growth opportunities is great for business success and sustainability. However also know at which stage of growth your business is when considering funding options to scale the business. If the funding to scale is mismatch with the stage the business is it can lead to failure. Some funding options; Option 1 - Bootlegging Option 2 - Crowd funding Option 3 - Venture Capital Option 4 - Equity Funding Option 5 - Debt Funding

We are thrilled to announce the launch of #PARM activities in #Ghana after the official approval, on 24/08, of the Ghanaian Government through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture Ghana for PARM to mobilize its services in the country. PARM will provide technical assistance to contribute to the country’s resilience with a better integration of #Agrisk management into policies, institutional capacities and investments for the country’s sustainable development. European Commission International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) AUDA NEPAD AFD - Agence Française de Développement KfW Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) United Nations IFC - International Finance Corporation KOICA Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Mastercard Foundation La Banque Agricole BADEA - Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa USAID UK Aid Direct Affaires mondiales Canada | Global Affairs Canada Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P The World Bank 

We are pleased to share our Development Impact Report for 2022. The report underscores NSIA: Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority's (NSIA) philosophy that success be measured not only in commercial terms but also by our broader impact on lives and communities. Through our strategic investments and a keen focus on sustainable development, we meaningfully contribute to the achievement of 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. From creating over 300,000 direct jobs and empowering local communities, providing world-class healthcare to over 350,000 patients, to facilitating the production of 650,000MT of fertilizer to improve food security, our initiatives are making a tangible difference. Explore the stories behind the numbers that inspire us to keep pushing the boundaries of possibility and building a more inclusive future. To read our 2022 Development Impact Report, visit: https://lnkd.in/dUMtd4Yj #NSIAImpact #UNSDGs #ImpactReport #Sustainability #ESGInvesting #SustainableDevelopment

📈 Africa Climate Summit Sparks Historic Pact: Pan-African Fund Managers' Association (PAFMA) Emerges! Exciting news from the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi! Get ready to witness a historic moment as the Pan-African Fund Managers' Association (PAFMA) embarks on its groundbreaking journey. This alliance brings together influential fund managers from across the continent, supported by industry leaders who hold significant sway. PAFMA's founding members include PENOP from Nigeria, FMA from Kenya, BIPS from Botswana, GSIA from Ghana, and IMAU from Uganda. Together, they oversee an astounding $70 billion in assets and have joined forces with FSD Africa, a prominent development agency focused on strengthening financial markets in sub-Saharan Africa, to establish PAFMA. The inauguration of PAFMA couldn't have come at a better time. The industry is facing challenges such as low savings rates, limited investment opportunities, and escalating environmental risks across Africa. PAFMA aims to revolutionize this landscape by promoting alternative investments and shining a spotlight on green finance to stimulate various economic sectors. Their vision extends beyond job creation; they aspire to boost income generation throughout the continent. PAFMA's mission encompasses a wide range of initiatives, including driving localized research projects, fostering knowledge sharing, and enhancing the capabilities of fund managers. Their goal is to enable investments in previously untapped regions, diversifying the portfolio landscape. Moreover, PAFMA actively advocates for policies that represent the interests of its members both regionally and internationally. Regular gatherings will foster collaboration among African fund managers, amplifying their collective impact. Witness the dawn of a new era in Africa's financial landscape with the birth of PAFMA. This association is set to revolutionize the investment scene by pooling billions of dollars and fostering a collaborative environment for fund managers to share insights and drive impactful investments across the continent. Get ready to witness a game-changing moment! #AfricaClimateSummit #FinancialInnovation #InvestmentDiversity #PAFMA #GreenFinance #AfricanInvestment #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #SustainableSuccess #familyoffices #management #business #investment #financialbusiness #AfricaWealthSummit #africa #capital #familybusiness #privateinvestors

Investment experts want Africa's capital markets harmonized Financial experts from the Chartered Financial Analysts Society East Africa convened in Kigali, Rwanda, advocating for swift institutional reforms to unify Africa's capital markets. During an impactful investment conference, they stressed the importance of legal and regulatory changes to bridge gaps across national capital markets. They emphasized how such integration could significantly fuel investments in education, technology, infrastructure, and spur entrepreneurship. Highlighting sectors like technology, renewable energy, and agriculture as key to economic prosperity and job creation, these professionals pointed to the essential role of capital markets in fostering regional integration, enhancing Africa's competitiveness on the global stage, and promoting sustainable development. With support from Rwanda's Finance Ministry and partnerships to boost investment literacy and professional training, this movement seeks to harness Africa's vast resources, youthful population, and innovative spirit, marking a new chapter in the continent's economic advancement.  #AfricanCapitalMarkets #EconomicIntegration #CFAEastAfrica #InvestmentInAfrica #SustainableDevelopment