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Outgoing President of AfDB pledges to continue to work for Africa

… to fix Africa’s huge infrastructure gap.  Over the last ten years, the Bank has stepped up funding for infrastructure, committing $28 billion, of which $11 billion is for energy, $11 billion for…

Africa50 and Blue like an Orange Sustainable Capital, partner to deploy structured finance instruments to fund sustainable infrastructure in Africa

… and complementary capabilities to crowd in more institutional capital to bridge the infrastructure funding gap in Africa. The partnership seeks to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns and sustainable…

ImpactAlpha: Financing power transmission—not just generation—to meet Africa’s climate goals

ImpactAlpha: Financing power transmission—not just generation—to meet Africa’s climate goals

… a key focus at last week’s Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, culminating in $26 billion in new funding commitments to climate projects. A large but overlooked energy investment opportunity: power…

Africa50 launches its Innovation Challenge to help increase access to internet in Africa

Africa50 launches its Innovation Challenge to help increase access to internet in Africa

… The winning solutions will receive cash prizes and/or will be considered for project development funding. Projects will be rolled-out in Rwanda as the pilot country, with the objective to scale them up to…

The Republic of Mozambique becomes Africa50’s 35th shareholder

The Republic of Mozambique becomes Africa50’s 35th shareholder

… and investing in bankable projects, catalyzing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding, with differentiated financial returns and impact. Bringing project development and financing…

Financing infrastructure: how can the private sector take its rightful place?

Financing infrastructure: how can the private sector take its rightful place?

… investors with a focus on financing. This mix, she believes, could fill Africa’s infrastructure funding gap. Zero digitalisation without infrastructure “We are in the midst of a global pandemic”, said…

Republic of Cabo Verde becomes Africa50’s 32nd shareholder

Republic of Cabo Verde becomes Africa50’s 32nd shareholder

… and investing in bankable projects, catalyzing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding, with differentiated financial returns and impact. Bringing project development and financing…

Africa50 and BOAD, the West African Development Bank, partner to develop and co-finance green infrastructure in Africa

Africa50 and BOAD, the West African Development Bank, partner to develop and co-finance green infrastructure in Africa

… to contribute with our extensive expertise in project development and financing, to catalyze more funding from the private sector and institutional investors in Africa and globally. Together, we will help…

Africa125 Newsletter interview with Alain Ebobissé

Africa125 Newsletter interview with Alain Ebobissé

… legitimacy and enhances our ability to reach our strategic goals, including attracting additional funding and shareholders. To take advantage of this endorsement DFIs should focus more on activities and…

Africa50 Donates MAD 2.5 Million to Morocco as Part of its Pan-African COVID-19 Relief Support Initiative

Africa50 Donates MAD 2.5 Million to Morocco as Part of its Pan-African COVID-19 Relief Support Initiative

… impact. The first phase, which responds to immediate public health needs, will be followed by the funding of technology-enabled e-healthcare solutions that enhance the COVID-19 response, and a third phase…