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Africa50 and the Government of Madagascar catalyze infrastructure investment at General Shareholders Meeting (GSM) in Antananarivo

Africa50 and the Government of Madagascar catalyze infrastructure investment at General Shareholders Meeting (GSM) in Antananarivo

… partners. Institutions like Africa50 are crucial in this process, by providing the necessary funding and support to build a better future”. Hon. Rindra Hasimbelo Rabarinirinarison, Minister of Economy…

Scatec Solar welcomes Africa50 as investor in 100 MW Nigerian solar project

Scatec Solar welcomes Africa50 as investor in 100 MW Nigerian solar project

… an African infrastructure fund that is sponsored by the African Development Bank, to bring funding and support to the 100 MW Nova Scotia solar park.

Webinar Invitation: Investing in digital infrastructure essential for post-Covid-19 economic recovery

Webinar Invitation: Investing in digital infrastructure essential for post-Covid-19 economic recovery

… 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 to other…

Opinion: Why bankable projects are key to win-win US-Africa investment

Opinion: Why bankable projects are key to win-win US-Africa investment

… for U.S. private sector investment are abundant, as the continent faces an estimated infrastructure funding gap of over $100 billion a year. One of the most important priorities to solidify investment…

The Republic of Chad begins on-boarding process to join Africa50 as new Shareholder

The Republic of Chad begins on-boarding process to join Africa50 as new Shareholder

… and investing in bankable projects, catalyzing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding, with differentiated financial returns and impact. Africa50 currently has 33 shareholders, comprised…

Africa50 Fund, strong financial infrastructures and PPPs dominate discussions at African Development Forum

… that the AfDB has established the Africa50 Fund. It will enable the continent to attract private funding for development and financing for infrastructure projects in Africa,” he claimed, hailing the…

Africa50 to Announce New Shareholders and Investment Updates at General Meeting in Nairobi on 19 July

Africa50 to Announce New Shareholders and Investment Updates at General Meeting in Nairobi on 19 July

… keynote address on the critical role that Africa50 is playing to bridge the continent’s infrastructure funding gap, estimated at US$108 billion annually.  Africa50 CEO, Alain Ebobisse will provide…

Africa50 Signs Cooperation Agreement with POWERGRID to Develop Power Transmission Lines in Kenya

Africa50 Signs Cooperation Agreement with POWERGRID to Develop Power Transmission Lines in Kenya

… Ebobisse expressed that, “Africa’s transmission infrastructure needs can no longer be met by public funding alone. The right frameworks need to be created and bankable precedents set for the use of private…

Africa50 to Develop Solar Power in Nigeria

Africa50 to Develop Solar Power in Nigeria

… agreement.  Under the JDA, Africa50, Scatec Solar, and Norfund commit their resources and funding to complete the development phase of the project and prepare it for financial close. Benefiting from…

Africa50 Hosts COP22 Event on Renewable Energy

… Fund’s work in building partnerships worldwide and the necessity of coupling technical assistance with funding.Alain Ebobisse, in his opening remarks, decried the fact that Africa lags behind other regions in…