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Français The funding gap for SMEs in developing countries reaches $ 2 000 billion according to IFCIntelligence & Analysis | 13/11/2013"The funding gap for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries reached 2,000 billion dollars," according to the report of the International Finance Corporation (IFC).SMEs are facing many challenges in developing countries, however, access to finance remains by far the main... |
 A new economic path for Sub-Saharan African countries through Private Impact EquityIntelligence & Analysis | 24/10/2013Article by Jean-Michel Severino and Pierrick Baraton Private equity investments are on the rise in Africa and, adjusting for economy size, are as important to the continent as for the average emerging market economy. Download the article IPDEV is now raising funds to develop an innovative... |
 Investing in the Missing Middle for Poverty Alleviation: Small and Growing Businesses, the subject of the ANDE reportIntelligence & Analysis | 15/10/2013Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs), defined as growth-oriented firms employing between 5 and 250 people, and seeking between $20,000 and $2 million in investment capital. These are small firms with the potential to grow and generate economic development and job creation, but face constraints to... |
 Erik Orsenna, French novelist and member of the Académie Française, sponsors IPDEV’s fundraisingNews | 30/09/2013More than twenty years ago, and with Eric Fottorino and Christophe Guillemin, we wrote a book called “Need of Africa” (*). There was no lack of pitying smiles and sneers. We were treated, at best, as “good people”.Today the situation has changed. The continent to our south is growing fast. It has a... |
 IOT a sea cucumber enterprise, a model for aquaculture investmentIn The Press | 31/07/2013Farming Sea Cucumbers in Malagasy VillagesBlue Ventures’ project builds on research by the Universities of Belgium and Mons, in a partnership with the Malagasy University of Toliara’s Institute of Fisheries and Marine Science, which have developed a patented method of sea cucumber hatchery... |
 “Investisseurs & Partenaires" company is pleased to announce the final closing of its private equity fund “I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs” at Euro 54 MillionNews | 02/06/2013 Launched in May 2012, the private equity fund IPAE dedicated to SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa, announce its third and final closing at around € 54 million, ahead of its initial target. The Funds counts now 37 investors. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE IPAE FUND IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE... |
 I&P is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)News | 20/05/2013I&P joined the PRI Initiative as a natural continuity of its commitment to impact investment and is happy to be formally part of the global movement contributing to a more sustainable global financial system.The I&P’s meaningful contribution to the PRI community will be through its... |
Ernst & Young’s attractiveness survey: Africa 2013, Getting down to businessIntelligence & Analysis | 17/05/2013This 2013 report is organized in 4 chapters:Africa’s rise is realHowever, FDI numbers do not fully reflect the broader growth storyThe perception gap remains a barrier for new investorsFocus on enabling those already doing business in Africa Find here some interesting quotes :“By 2035, the... |
 The survey on European Venture Philanthropy has been released by EVPA, of which I&P is now a member.Intelligence & Analysis | 16/04/2013EVPA is a membership association made up of organizations interested in or practicing venture philanthropy and social investment across Europe. Established in 2004, the association is a unique network of venture philanthropy organizations and others committed to practicing and promoting high-... |
 An article about Anne Nakawunde Mulindwa, CEO of Finance Trust in Uganda, I&P partner since 2005Entrepreneurs | 19/03/2013 The story of Anne Nakawunde Mulindwa of Finance Trust (Uganda) provides a vivid example of the importance of developing women with high leadership potential. As a mid-level manager with hopes to one day lead an MFI, Anne participated in the Women in Leadership Program at Women’s World... |