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🚨As a proud partner of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, we are excited to share the news of the release of their 2024 Forum Report: #FinancingAfrica: Where is the Money? The funds to address Africa's challenges exist; what we need is a fundamental shift in the financing paradigm. 💱 Including the latest available data as well as a range of expert contributors, the report delves into how processes within the international financing system are depriving the continent of necessary funds. It goes on to assess the challenges Africa is facing in mobilising its own resources, including the scale of losses from tax incentives and illicit financial flow leakages. 🌍 Learn more about #FinancingAfrica here 👇🏽: 🚨 https://lnkd.in/egBwsVMP 🔗🚨

Continuing our discussion on South Africa's macroeconomic challenges, today we focus on a key gap: public debt. The government’s high debt levels limit its ability to invest in crucial infrastructure. At Maia Capital Partners, we've identified mezzanine debt as a solution. This flexible financing option can: - Unlock infrastructure investment - Alleviate financial constraints - Attract private investment - Support SMEs and local businesses By leveraging mezzanine debt, we can help bridge the public debt gap and drive sustainable growth in South Africa. Stay tuned for more insights on how we're making a difference! #ImpactInvesting #SouthAfrica #MezzanineDebt #EconomicGrowth

🌍💵 The Mo Ibrahim Foundation's latest report, Financing Africa: where is the money? provides a comprehensive analysis of both the financial needs deemed necessary for Africa to meet its development and climate goals and the resources that are currently available.The report makes the point that the resources mostly exist, but either lack the relevant processes to be effectively allocated where needed, or, significantly when it comes to domestic resources, are either dormant or misused….👇🏾

📰 "In Africa, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) account for more than 90% of businesses and almost 80% of employment, effectively Africa’s growth engine, but it is estimated that there is at least a $421 billion funding gap for the continents SMEs." 📘In our latest impact report on private debt, Niki Natarajan wrote a deep-dive piece on private debt in Africa. You can read the deep-dive and the full report here now ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02DH_7G0 #PrivateDebt #impinv #impactinvesting #africa #emergingmarkets

The latest report from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation entitled 'Financing Africa: Where is the Money?' presents a detailed study of the funds required to achieve development and environmental goals in Africa, as well as the financial resources currently available. According to the report, Africa possesses significant assets that should not be underestimated! Do you think harnessing these resources would boost the continent's economy? -————- We are Fanaka&Co, your partner in the design and implementation of public policies to support the development of the private sector in Africa. #africa #economy #financing

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s latest report, “Financing Africa: Where is the Money?” provides a comprehensive analysis of both the financial needs deemed necessary for Africa to meet its development and climate goals and the resources that are currently available. The report makes the point that the resources mostly exist, but either lacks the relevant processes to be effectively allocated where needed or, significantly when it comes to domestic resources, are either dormant or misused. Full report available here https://lnkd.in/dQaP3z3A

🌍 Unlock Africa's Private Capital Insights 🌍 Dive into the AVCA - The African Private Capital Association Q3 2024 Private Capital Activity in Africa report to understand the latest trends shaping the continent’s investment landscape. This comprehensive analysis covers deal volumes, regional resilience, the rise of private debt, and more. 📊📈 📌 Key Takeaways: - Resilient Deal Volume: Despite global economic challenges, Africa recorded 287 private capital deals YTD, showing robust investment appeal. - Shift to Smaller Deals: Investments hit US$1.9bn, as deals over US$50mn declined by 75%. - Private Debt Outperformance: Growing 14% YoY, private debt has become a key capital source, particularly for financial services. - Regional Variances: West Africa experienced a 30% drop in deal volume, though other regions remained steady. - Stable Fundraising & Exits: Africa raised $2bn in final closes, matching last year’s fundraising pace, with exits tracking to align with 2023 volumes. 📥 Download the full report now and get the latest on Africa’s private capital dynamics here: https://lnkd.in/d9ZcPtU8

This month I take a look at private debt impact funds, the favoured asset class for returns and impact in the emerging markets. Our focus this month is Africa and the importance of financing SMEs. #impactinvesting #Africa #privatedebt

Should you use your bonus to pay off debt or to invest? Two experts plead their case – you decide! - If you’re living in South Africa, then there’s a very good chance the twelfth month on the calendar is your favourite time of year. - https://lnkd.in/eP84tPSr #debtmanagement #financialplanning #investing #SouthAfrica #yearendbonus Momentum

A debt-for-development swap operation is enabling Côte d’Ivoire to replace expensive debt with cheaper financing, improving the country’s debt profile and generating significant fiscal savings—most being directed to the country’s education sector. The operation is the first of its kind supported by the World Bank Group. Learn how this innovative transaction is helping to #FundEducation. #EducationForAll Yves Jantzem waly wane