Lion's Head Global Partners

Lion's Head Global Partners is proud to be an inaugural member of the Milken Institute Africa Leaders Business Council, which was launched this week! With over 15 years of experience in supporting clients in Africa and with a focus on the continent to overcome strategic and financial challenges, we are excited to bring our expertise to this significant and very important initiative.    Together with other distinguished leaders, we aim to deepen engagement and investment in Africa, fostering sustainable growth and innovation across the continent.   Please see the press release of the launch of the initiative here: https://lnkd.in/gvKtc9PM For further details, visit the Milken Institute Africa page: https://lnkd.in/gH4Vnuet   #Leadership #AfricaLeaders #GlobalEconomy #AfricaBusiness #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #MilkenInstitute #MIGlobal #LionsHeadGlobalPartners #SDGs

Delighted to represent Lion's Head Global Partners at the 2nd African Business Book of the Year Award, which is run by Business Council For Africa . under the leadership of Arnold Ekpe. Great MC role by Lukwesa Burak. Sir James Duddridge KCMG gave a brilliant lecture as this year's Kaye Whiteman Memorial Lecture. Congratulations to Jozef Mols for his book on Ethiopian Airlines which was placed 3rd, @Dipo Faloyin for his book "Africa is not a Country", placed 2nd and David Luke and The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for the 1st placed book "How Africa Trades". Mr Ekpe's message that as Africa grows, its entrepreneurs and business leaders need a cadre of high quality relevant business books about Africa to inspire and learn from resonates strongly with me. Especially given the flight times between countries and from outside the Continent.

Thank you Nigar Arpadarai for an inspiring lunch during #LCAW2024 and to Barclays for their leadership. Nature Finance is a critical tool if the impacts of climate change are to be mitigated. Honoured to be able to represent Lion's Head Global Partners at this event alongside groups such as Howden Marsh McLennan and holistiQ Investment Partners High-Level Climate Champions #BarclaysSustainability #COP29 #COP16

Christopher Egerton-Warburton was delighted to lead a roundtable discussion on indices for climate financing in the global south, bringing together MOBILIST Global and Prosper Africa, led by Louise Walker and British Robinson together with representatives of the US investor community and London-based asset managers at the London Stock Exchange during London Climate Action Week. Lion's Head Global Partners acts as Research Lead on the MOBILIST Global programme for the UK Government. The roundtable discussed constraints to increasing capital flows into developing countries through listed markets from pipeline, to global regulation, to investor awareness and the standout performance of US equities in recent years.   One area of particular focus was the role that development finance can play to catalyse a change in perception of the Frontier equity markets.   A big thank you to everyone involved and more to follow, including opportunities to work with MOBILIST and its partners to turn initial backtesting into refined indices, investment, and - ultimately - impact.   #DevelopmentFinance #Finance #Investment #SustainableDevelopment #Africa #ETFs #Innovation #IndexFunds #LondonStockExchange #LionsHeadGlobalPartners #ProsperAfrica

Yesterday at the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation, hosted by President Macron, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance launched Gavi 6.0, its investment strategy for 2026-2030, aiming to protect 500 million children and save over 8 million lives. Highlights include the plan to protect over 50 million children against malaria using the newly approved vaccines, and support for the recently approved dengue vaccine. In addition, the event marked the launch of the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA), a new US$ 1 billion programme to support African vaccine manufacturing. It has been an honour for Lion's Head Global Partners to support GAVI in their design of the AVMA programme. We look forward to supporting African vaccine manufacturers in the years ahead to optimise the programme's impact. #VaccinesWork #forourfuture #AVMA #GlobalHealth #GAVI #IFFIm #WHO #UNICEF #R21 #RTS,S #Qdenga #SerumInstituteofIndia #GSK #Takeda #PAVM #AfricaCDC #LionsHeadGlobalPartners https://lnkd.in/dYPQM7J2 https://lnkd.in/dC5BD5SQ

Last week, the Board of Governors at the African Development Bank Group approved a US$117 bn in callable capital, elevating the total bank capital to a robust US$318 bn. This significant enhancement strengthens AfDB's financial foundation, reinforcing its role in Africa's economic development.   🔍 But what exactly is callable capital? 💵 Callable capital functions as a safety net. It is pledged by member countries but remains unpaid unless needed to ensure the Bank can meet its debt obligations in scenarios of extreme financial distress. Across seven major MDBs, callable capital surpassed US$900 bn, serving as a cornerstone of their AAA credit ratings. 🌐 This boost in capital at AfDB underscores the confidence of its member countries and their commitment to fostering sustainable growth across the African continent. It is a strategic move that not only secures financial stability but also catalyses future development initiatives.   💡 What does the latest research reveal? 1️⃣  Exploring the potential of callable capital, ODI 's latest paper delves into strategies to maximise its value.  - Emphasis on collaborative efforts between shareholders and MDB management. - Establish credible standards for capital markets and inform rating agencies. - Proposals highlight transparent protocols for activating callable capital. - Robust strategies suggested for monitoring and recovery. - Aim to enhance stakeholder understanding and bolster MDB resilience. - Stakeholders urged to optimize existing callable capital for expanded lending. https://lnkd.in/dGqFRfbM 2️⃣  In September 2023, shareholders urged major development banks to clarify conditions for callable capital calls, aligning with recommendations of the G20 CAF Review. The requested analysis was published in April 2024. - Conclusions on AfDB's robust financial framework preserving the AAA rating and lending capacity. - No previous calls on callable capital of highly rated MDBs. - Extreme scenario call probability projected minimal (between 0 and 0.096%) by 2040. - Bank's callable capital framework allows proactive calls with liquidity buffers. - Shareholders ready to promptly respond, showing strong support. AfDB version: https://lnkd.in/diRmUVUK EBRD version: https://lnkd.in/dHb8bmZZ World Bank version: https://lnkd.in/dJYDFGnr ADB version: https://lnkd.in/dwrtQHrC   ⏩ Looking Forward As the global economic landscape evolves, the role of MDBs in maintaining economic stability and fostering development becomes even more crucial. These analyses serve as a cornerstone for future policymaking and strategic financial planning.   #AfDB #DevelopmentFinance #CallableCapital #MDBs #LionsHeadGlobalPartners

🌍 Lion's Head Global Partners attended the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) in Nairobi, where pivotal discussions took place on accelerating Africa’s transformation through private sector mobilisation and the reform of the Global Financial Architecture. The insights shared by the AfDB's President Dr. Adesina highlighted the urgent need for innovative financial solutions to bridge the significant financing gap for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 📝 Key takeaways: - The AfDB Board of Governors approves US$117 billion of callable capital, bringing the total Bank's capital to US$318 billion. - The AfDB reported that real GDP growth dropped to 3.1 percent in 2023 from 4.1 percent in 2022. Looking forward, the AfDB anticipates growth to rise to 3.7 percent in 2024 and 4.3 percent in 2025. That this growth can be achieved despite the tightening global financial conditions highlights the resilience of African economies. - The AfDB also announced its new Ten-Year Strategy (2024-2033) with its High 5 operational priorities: Light up and power Africa, Feed Africa, Industrialise Africa, Integrate Africa, and Improve the quality of Life of the people of Africa - The United Nations Secretary General emphasized that the world is falling short on delivering the SDGs, with the financing gap now at US$4 trillion annually, of which Africa alone requires US$1.3 trillion. To bridge this gap, there is a call for enhancing efforts to mobilise domestic resources, while also increasing concessional financing, which is essential for addressing the SDGs financing shortfall. - The private sector's role is crucial in tackling climate change, enhancing access to global capital markets, supporting business financing, and providing cost-effective infrastructure via public-private partnerships. - The Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA) has garnered investment commitments from multiple countries and institutions, aiming for a financial close of US$250–300 million by September 2024. 📈 At Lion's Head Global Partners, we are committed to addressing these challenges through our specialized projects: - Sovereign Credit and Debt Refinancing Alternatives - MDBs Innovative Capital Solutions - Regional Integration - Domestic Market Development  - Fragility and Security Response Strategies We believe that by leveraging these projects, we can contribute significantly to the vision of a transformed and prosperous Africa. https://lnkd.in/ddsamyy #AfricanDevelopmentBank #AfricaRising #SustainableDevelopment #AfDB2024 #LionsHeadGlobalPartners #EconomicGrowth #ClimateAction #ResilienceBuilding Africa50 Infrastructure Investment Platform Christopher Egerton-Warburton Jasper Siegfried Maud Le Moine

The EBRD's shareholders have now approved Nigeria's and Kenya's applications to become members of the EBRD family. Following the approvals of Benin and Cote d'Ivoire six months ago, this marks another significant step in the EBRD's ongoing expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa, unlocking new opportunities and fostering economic development across the region. Lion's Head Global Partners had the privilege of collaborating with the Bank on the analysis that has led to EBRD's decision to expand into these dynamic new countries of operation. Together, we are shaping the future of investment and growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. 🌍🤝 #EBRD #Nigeria #Kenya #Benin #CoteDIvoire #SubSaharanAfrica #EconomicDevelopment #LionsHeadGlobalPartners #Investment #Growth

This is a historic moment for R21 which secured WHO PQ last year. Developed by the Jenner Institute in Oxford and Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. This vaccine builds on the pioneering work of GSK with RTS,S. Together these vaccines have the power to change the course of this terrible disease and save literally millions of lives. #malaria Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance IFFIm - the International Finance Facility for Immunisation @adrian hill adar poonawala umesh Umesh Shaligram Aurélia Nguyen

Wonderful to see this announcement especially given the focus on African manufacturing. This builds on the success of #GAMRIF where I was honoured to serve as Chair of of the Scientific Advisory Committee. Congratulations to the entire team.