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Implementing stable and transparent economic policies can boost investor confidence. South Africa should focus on reducing regulatory burdens, streamlining bureaucracy, and creating a conducive environment for business investment. Clear and consistent policies provide certainty for investors and encourage long-term commitments. #SAR #Debt #Investment #CreditRating #StabilityAndReform #SouthAfrica #EmergingMarkets #FiscalDiscipline #EnergySector #RatingAgency https://lnkd.in/dVbnq_at

The surge of foreign investments in Africa's start-up ecosystem, particularly in fintech, energy, and ICT sectors, is experiencing a consistent upward trajectory. CNBC Africa spoke with Amelie Yan-Gouiffes, Chief Impact & Sustainability Officer, Axian Group. #investment #impact #renewableenergy #energy #power #africa

📌We are facing an important global housing crisis. 🎼In Portugal we have a “funny discussion” without any results. 🟢Social Housing can be an important asset on the future of Real Estate Investment, generating Stable Returns and Positive Social Impacts. 🟢Providing affordable housing alligns social responsability goals for the main investiment funds in the world. 📌 In Portugal, can we look at Social Housing as an alternative Investment? 🟢Unfortunately, there is no vision for this. It’s fundamental to create conditions to attract investment for this asset class. Political Parties, Government and Municipalities need to PLAN and EXECUTE efficient measures instead of “playing the game for getting votes”. ❌Otherwise, nothing will happen. 🚀I’d the opportunity to discuss this import Subject with my good friend John McCoy. #Realestate #AlternativeInvestments #ESG #Socialhousing

NGX AND SECONDSTAX COLLABORATES TO BOOST INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA Read: https://lnkd.in/dQ3-qavM Follow Business World Africa for exciting news updates in the African business space #business #africa #nigeria #news

Reflecting on the lasting impacts of redlining on minority communities and the persistent lack of development in rural America, it is clear that some parts of our country resemble a developing nation. However, a striking contrast lies in the proactive steps many developing countries are taking to spur economic growth. Across the globe, nations are leveraging Special Economic Zones to drive development, create jobs, enhance infrastructure, and attract substantial investments. It is time we take inspiration from these initiatives, particularly those in Africa, to revitalize our own communities and bring much-needed investment and opportunities to areas that have long been overlooked. https://lnkd.in/eWtiShmr

Investment based on financial innovation boosts economic opportunities for all: By John-Morgan Bezuidenhout, Investment Analyst at Sanlam Investments. Namibia has long faced significant challenges concerning youth employment, income inequality, and low levels of productivity. Recent research by Statista and Piketty highlights the country’s high Gini coefficient, indicating that Namibia’s income inequality is among the highest globally only second to South Africa. However, Sanlam Investments, a […]

Can impact investing revolutionize Africa's financial landscape?      To drive transformative change across African economies, a strategic fusion of targeted investments and impactful interventions is imperative. Take the case of M-PESA Africa, the mobile money service that not only hosts transactions worth over 50% of Kenya's GDP but has also been credited with uplifting 2% of Kenyan households from poverty. This success story, which was ignited by a £1m UK government grant 15 years ago, serves as a powerful illustration of the potential of impact investing to reshape Africa's financial landscape.    On I by IMD, Maryanne Ochola, Managing Director of Endeavor Kenya, shares six ways to grow Africa’s impact ecosystem: https://bit.ly/47rUj3H    #IMDImpact #IbyIMD #Africa #ImpactInvesting Vanina Farber

The Crucial Role of Private Capital Africa’s Economic Development 👉 Private capital emerges as a pivotal force in unlocking Africa’s economic growth potential. 👉 Partnerships between governments, private investors, and multilateral institutions are instrumental in mobilising capital for large-scale projects. The government must create an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive and establish policy frameworks to favour private ventures. Learn more 👉 https://cutt.ly/5etjIpVb #investmentopportunity #investments #economicgrowth #partnerships #africa

We need to start thinking about new ways of doing things with the aim of producing more significant and sustainable African success stories, that will advance Africa’s overall business environment #whyafrica #whyinvestinafrica #africa #investment  https://lnkd.in/e8xNayGY

Global Funding Avenues: Top 20 International Incentives for South African Businesses in 2024 As we navigate through 2024, South African businesses have an array of international funding opportunities at their disposal. From grants to financial schemes, these resources are designed to bolster growth, innovation, and sustainable development. Here’s a list of 20 such incentives: 1.African Union-European Union Innovation Platform: Strengthening R&D cooperation between continents. 2.Horizon Europe’s Africa Initiative: Funding health, green transition, and technology projects. 3.Africa Impact Finance Initiative Grant: Supporting educational projects in Africa. 4.Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme: Seed capital for African entrepreneurs. 5.African Impact Challenge: Grants and equity investments for impactful innovations. 6.Canada Fund for Local Initiatives: Small-scale, high-impact project support. 7.Global Environment Facility (GEF): Grants for environmental projects. 8.International Finance Corporation (IFC): Investment services for private-sector development. 9.World Bank Group’s Doing Business: Financial products and policy advice. 10.United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Grants for sustainable development. 11.European Investment Bank (EIB): Financing EU policy-aligned projects. 12.USAID Development Credit Authority: Loan guarantees for development projects. 13.Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC): Financing for US businesses in emerging markets. 14.Green Climate Fund (GCF): Funding for climate change projects. 15.United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO): Assistance for industrial development. 16.International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): Financial aid for renewable energy. 17.Global Innovation Fund: Investing in social innovations. 18.Clean Technology Fund (CTF): Clean technology project funding. 19.Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA): Support for sustainable energy initiatives. 20.African Development Bank (AfDB): Loans and grants for economic development. The journey to securing international funding is competitive, but the rewards can be transformative. This post is intended to inform and inspire South African businesses to explore and leverage international funding sources. It’s a call to action for entrepreneurs and companies to take advantage of the global support available to them. #InternationalFunding #BusinessGrants #SouthAfrica2024 #GlobalInvestment #SustainableDevelopment #InnovationFunding #Entrepreneurship #GreenEnergy #EconomicGrowth #AfricaBusiness