The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is an economic institute supporting Africa's long-term growth through transformation. Their vision is that by 2025 all African countries will drive their own growth and transformation agendas, led by the private sector and supported by capable states with good policies and strong institutions. The ACET works toward that vision through their analysis, advice and advocacy.
According to EMPEA’s latest industry statistics, private equity firms raised US$6.5 billion through 41 emerging markets funds in the first quarter of 2014, compared to US$8.0 billion in capital raised from the same number of funds in the first quarter of 2013.
125 of the world’s largest impact investors, including fund managers, banks, foundations, development finance institutions, and pension funds surveyed by J.P.
"Impact investments are investments made into companies, organizations, and funds with the intention to generate social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.
I&P Madagascar's investment officer Mialy Ranaivoson will present today the case study on Nutrizaz'a, a social initiative turning into a social business, during the English
Today Jean-Michel Severino will take part at the European Development Days 2013, on the subject " Financing beyond ODA - How better mobilize all resources for development financing? "
Mc Kinsey plublished a report intitled "Lions go digital: The Internet’s transformative potential in Africa ".
"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).
Small 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 human capital, access to finance, access to markets, and other barriers.
Article by Jean-Michel Severino and Pierrick Baraton
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