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📢📣CAMPEA is excited to announce that Africa’s private capital industry body AVCA - The African Private Capital Association will host its 3rd annual Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit 2024, and we are beyond proud to be extend the deeply actionable conversations by prominent stakeholders to #Francophone and #CentralAfricaMarkets. 📍Date: 10 October 2024 | London Register for your delegate (s) pass to join the Continent’s leading investors and expert voices at the center of Africa’s sustainable investment : https://lnkd.in/ek2GDMgv The Central Africa Markets Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CAMPEA), an AVCA Industry Partner, invites you to join AVCA for a day of networking and conversations focused on collective action. Africa is poised to drive global action for a sustainable future, not from the sidelines but in the foreground. As the countdown to 2030 accelerates, #privatecapital continues to play a significant role in realising the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The third AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit will convene Africa’s best investors, entrepreneurs, ecosystem enablers and industry practitioners for discussions on #Africa’s sustainable investment landscape. Our speakers and delegates will engage with the critical issues that call for urgent action, including financing to build a stronger, greener, and just future for the continent. From #climate adaptation and mitigation to clean energy, resilient infrastructure and gender inclusion, the Summit will explore best practices for investing with a sustainability lens, emerging trends and risks, and innovative, homegrown solutions for long-term growth. #AVCA remains committed to equipping the industry with data, insights and resources to navigate the private capital ecosystem in Africa. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with prominent industry stakeholders and thought leaders at the Summit. Discover the agenda: https://lnkd.in/ebBZMByc

🌍 Unlocking Africa's Potential! 🌍 THE ABRAHAMIC BUSINESS CIRCLE released an insightful report on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) trends in Africa, highlighting the continent's rising opportunities. Led by Dr. Raphael Nagel (LL.M.), this report reveals Africa’s potential as a thriving hub for sustainable investments in sectors like renewable energy, agriculture, and technology. Discover how strategic investments are shaping Africa’s future and driving economic growth. Let's work together to create a prosperous, sustainable future for the continent! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ewZp9B-5 #EconomicDiplomacy #AfricaRising #GlobalInvestments

“Facts: Africa is the fastest urbanizing continent on the planet. Over the next two decades, African cities will add over 500 million people. By 2040, Africa will host a dozen mega-cities with more than ten million inhabitants each. Addis Ababa, Africa’s fastest-growing city between 2010 and 2019, grew at an eye-popping 9.5% yearly. Dar es Salaam and Kampala weren't far behind at 7.3% and 5.5%, respectively. These cities of opportunity can be found among what global consultancy McKinsey calls Africa’s consistent growers - countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, who have recorded constant growth rates over a generation.” Read this op-ed by our MD Magdi Amin

𝐅𝐃𝐈 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐋𝐄 A new report released by THE ABRAHAMIC BUSINESS CIRCLE outlines key Foreign Direct Investment trends in Africa, focusing on sustainable growth and intra-African investments. Led by Dr. Raphael Nagel (LL.M.) Nagel, the report emphasizes Africa's potential as a leading hub for international investment. Read More: https://lnkd.in/ewZp9B-5 #AfricaInvestments #FDI #SustainableGrowth

We believe that East Africa, one of the fastest growing and urbanizing regions in the world, offers tremendous opportunities for high impact, profitable investment. We explain why in this Op Ed in Zawya. #Impact #AfricanInnovation #AfricaVC https://lnkd.in/eXYft25u

On September 1, the EU-Angola Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) officially entered into force, marking the first-ever EU agreement focused on investment facilitation. The SIFA aims to foster foreign investments that align with sustainable development goals, creating a more transparent, efficient, and predictable business environment in Angola, while promoting sustainable investments from EU businesses. Key Highlights: 1. Investment Facilitation Measures: The agreement enhances the business environment by improving transparency in investment regulations, promoting the use of e-government for authorizations, and increasing stakeholder involvement. These measures are particularly beneficial for both foreign and local investors, including small and medium-sized enterprises. 2. Sustainability Commitments: The SIFA upholds environmental and climate commitments and ensures respect for labor rights, aligning investment facilitation with broader sustainability objectives. 3. Economic Diversification: The agreement is expected to unlock investments in key sectors such as green energy, agri-food value chains, digital innovation, fisheries, logistics, and critical raw materials, contributing to Angola's efforts to diversify its economy beyond fossil fuels. 4. Strengthening EU-Africa Relations: The SIFA is a part of the EU's broader strategy to deepen engagement with Africa, complementing the Africa-EU Global Gateway Investment Package, which aims to support African countries with €150 billion in investments. Next Steps: - The EU and Angola will collaborate to implement the agreement, with the EU providing targeted technical support to promote trade and investment. - A Committee on Investment Facilitation, composed of representatives from both the EU and Angola, will oversee the implementation and work on further enhancing investment relations between the two sides. Background: - Angola is the EU's 5th largest investment destination in Africa, accounting for 8% of EU foreign direct investments in the continent, totaling €21.7 billion in 2022. - The EU remains Angola's main trade and investment partner, reflecting the strong economic ties between the two regions. This landmark agreement demonstrates the EU's commitment to fostering sustainable investment in Africa and sets a precedent for future agreements with other African nations. For more updates on international trade and investment, unlock cutting-edge legal intelligence with a free subscription—join us today. Stay ahead in your industry with GRI : https://lnkd.in/gZmkUPim #SustainableInvestment #EUAfricaRelations #GlobalTrade #SIFA #InvestmentFacilitation #GRI

We're thrilled to welcome Invest Global as an exhibiting partner at the Greece Investment Summit 2024! We're excited to announce that Invest Global has joined us as an exhibiting partner for the upcoming Greece Investment Summit, taking place virtually from June 10-14, 2024! This is a fantastic opportunity for investors and businesses to connect, explore investment opportunities in Greece, and gain valuable insights into the country's dynamic economic landscape. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this exciting event! Register as a delegate today: https://lnkd.in/dMW2qbN4 Stay tuned for more updates on our esteemed partners and speakers! #GreeceInvestmentSummit #InvestGlobal #VirtualEvent #InvestmentOpportunities #india #internationalinvestment #InvestmentSummit #GlobalInvestment #BusinessOpportunities #EconomicGrowth #FinancialMarkets #InvestInGreece #GreeceBusiness #GreekEconomy #EuropeanInvestment #GIS2024 #GreeceVirtualSummit #VirtualNetworking

We’re happy to share that our Regional Director for East Africa, Nasri Adam, will be speaking at the East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) Annual Conference 2024, scheduled for June 13th at the Speke Resort Munyonyo, Uganda. Nasri will participate in the panel session titled "Responsible Investing: Adding Value to Investment Through Sustainability," where she will delve into the challenges and opportunities in integrating gender, refugee, and ESG considerations into investment strategies. Together with other experts, the panel will explore the complexities of responsible investing, assessing whether these approaches are mere buzzwords or present genuine opportunities for impact and sustainability. Themed "Adaptation and Advancement: Navigating the Next Wave East Africa's Investment Landscape," the conference aims to envision the next decade of private capital deployment in East Africa amidst shifting market dynamics. AVPA and Norfund will be hosting an exclusive pre-conference networking event on Wednesday, 12th June, from 5.30 pm. This event serves as a welcoming reception for the EAVCA 8th Annual Conference, offering a unique opportunity to network and establish valuable connections ahead of the main event. Click here to register for the event:https://lnkd.in/dq2YpNMi #EAVCA2024 #ResponsibleInvesting #SustainableGrowth #PrivateCapital #EastAfrica #ESG #GenderLens #RefugeeLens #Investment

PANEL DISCUSSION: Join Grace Kyokunda, Chief Investment Officer at the African Development Bank Group, and Sarfraz Shah, FIII, Chief Insurance Officer at PULA, sharing their expert insights on how #digitalfinance can help foster greater equity in Africa. READ MORE: The Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI)-supported project that PULA is leading to empower women smallholder farmers using digital microinsurance: https://lnkd.in/dDQZ877a Agence Française de Développement I Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation I Ministère de l’Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle et numérique I Indian Ministry of Finance I Ministry of Finance, Luxembourg I CGAP I FinDev Gateway

This week, under the #ACPBizFriendly Rapid Response Window, the UNIDO Invest in ACP Team proudly delivered the first of two comprehensive training sessions to Economic Development Board - Mauritius. This initiative introduced UNIDO's innovative Investment Monitoring & Support Services (#IMSS) Survey approach, leveraging the cutting-edge Digital Investment Promotion System (#DIPS). This impactful action is generously funded by the #EU and the Secretariat of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). We're excited to see how these advancements will bolster investment promotion and drive economic growth in #Mauritius! #InvestmentPromotion #EconomicDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #EUfunded #UNIDO #Mauritius