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Join us at the Africa Sustainable Capital Markets event on March 4, 2024, at the One&Only V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa! Africa's capital markets urgently need a transformation to support the continent's shift towards sustainability. Without action, there's a risk of fragmentation and greenwashing, hindering Africa's progress. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution! Our intensive program focuses on mobilizing capital for resilience, showcasing innovative products, solutions, and regulatory frameworks to finance the Green Transition. Be part of crucial discussions on ESG topics, including harmonizing disclosure frameworks, nature finance, climate risk, green securitization, and more. Secure your spot now and be at the forefront of shaping Africa's sustainable future! Register today for a brighter tomorrow! For more information: Michael Ndinisa; [email protected] #SustainableAfrica #FinanceForChange #registernow #SustainableAfrica #FinanceForChange #GreenTransition #ESGInvesting #CapitalMarkets #ClimateAction #ResilientEconomy #SustainableInvesting #AfricaFinance #investinafrica

It is great to be at the Africa Green Economy Summit where AVCA - The African Private Capital Association and Southern African Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SAVCA) are supporting partners. #privatecapital #privateequity #greeneconomy MIGA highlighted that they had assisted in mitigating non-commercial risk, policy and regulation for 16 renewable projects in South Africa, allowing private capital to invest and generate a combined 1.5GW. Policy certainty and consistency were highlighted Tana Africa Capital as a key risk management concern. that needs to be managed to attract both domestic and foreign. Frost & Sullivan spoke to the broader eco-system and that there is not a shortage of infrastructure projects but rather the need to mitigate risk to improve the risk, and reward profile that needs to be managed to attract both domestic and foreign capital.

“By entering this strategic partnership, we aim to jointly explore opportunities to attract investments and support climate-related work across the region. We will continue to leverage the power of partnership and collaboration with the public and private actors to facilitate access to much-needed green investments in order to pave the way for a greener and more resilient future in West Africa.” - Dr. Malle Fofana, GGGI Africa Regional Director on the Memorandum of Understanding signed today with Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) - UEMOA. Together, we have committed to develop tailored awareness and education programs on opportunities and approaches related to sustainable and green bonds issuance targeting stakeholders in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). We will also hold an ‘Accelerator Program’ to develop a robust framework for sustainable bonds issuance in the target countries through partnerships with public and private actors in each country. Read our press release to learn more about this innovative partnership: https://lnkd.in/dhBS_iZz #GreenGrowth #GreenBonds #ClimateFinance #GGGI Global Green Growth Institute Frank Rijsberman Helena McLeod

"We see lots of talent and new sustainable business models developing in Africa where Swedfund has a very important role in taking the risk to help making those bankable and successful, and growing over time."   - CEO of Swedfund Maria Håkansson met with CNBC Africa during the Africa CEO Forum last week to discuss Swedfund's role as a #DFI on the continent.   🌍 At Swedfund, we are committed to sustainable investments in four key areas:   1️⃣ Energy and climate through solar, hydro and wind power, both on- and off-grid, as well as energy efficiency, green infrastructure, nature-based solutions and adaptation. 2️⃣ Improving access to capital for micro, small and medium enterprises, with a special focus on gender-smart investing. 3️⃣ Digital solutions in for example agri, climate and fintech. 4️⃣ Investments across the food value chain, with a focus on boosting local production, processing and productivity.   🧩 We also work with the public sector through our #ProjectAccelerator early in the investment cycle, laying the groundwork for more sustainable and investable infrastructure projects in #Energy, #GreenInfrastructure, #SustainableTransport and #Digitalisation.    To accelerate progress towards the #SDGs, our ambition is to triple our impact until 2030.   Watch the full interview over at: https://lnkd.in/dQ_bXbhQ   🎥 Film credit: CNBC Africa   #Swedfund #Africa #AfricaCEOForum #Interview #DevelopmentFinance #DFI #CNBCAfrica #ClosingBell

🌍The UNDP Africa Green Business and Financing Report was launched at Enlit Africa in collaboration with Africa's Green Economy Summit and is available for download!🌍 The UNDP Africa Green Business and Financing Initiative (AGBFI), aims at advancing ways and means to support private sector engagement in green business and finance that can drive a sustainable and impactful change in the sector.   The Flagship Report and case studies, which form a core component of AGBFI, offers an overview of the current state of green business and financing across Africa. It provides specific references to the wide range of activities, projects, and private companies that are driving innovation and growth in this space. It focuses on ‘green’ sectors that are of the utmost strategic importance for the continent, including renewable energy, water and related infrastructure; agriculture and food production; nature-based solution; eco-tourism; and next-generation technologies.  Download the Report here: https://lnkd.in/d7hnKZdA

In an ideal scenario, every problem could have a financial solution. Our approach to financial structuring aims to maximize social benefits. This involves funding complex infrastructure or energy projects, creating jobs, enhancing waste management, improving education accessibility, reducing CO2 emissions, and preserving biodiversity.   Here are a few of our impactful financial projects:   𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 South Africa's growing economy presents numerous investment opportunities. Our Rebel Paul Paree supported Tshikululu’s investment in the African economy by devising a funds-of-funds (FOF) model. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e5pBEuYg   𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 Changes in societal habits significantly affect public transportation and its funding. Rebel Sasha Page backed public transportation by offering insights derived from six case studies on investment practices. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eSFKhyPx   𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Rebels Malte Schloßmacher, Ruud Smit, and Luuk Oudshoorn assisted a renewable energy developer in enhancing their processes. We provided a standardized financial model in the FAST standard for all their asset classes and target markets. Explore it here: https://lnkd.in/eDgEbHU2   #finance #investment #RenewableEnergy #PublicTransport #impact

In a recent Moneyweb interview, Sanlam Investments Head of ESG and Impact Teboho Makhabane shared her analysis of the evolution of #ESG and responsible investing in South Africa.   Key takeaways: 📈 ESG factors are increasingly material to financial performance.  🏡 #Impactinvesting is evolving from merely avoiding harm towards measurable gains in job creation, renewable energy and affordable housing. 💡 Such investments still don’t get as much allocation as they should, given the need in South Africa, but are becoming more intentional.   Sanlam Investments is committed to responsible investing that creates positive change while delivering returns for our clients.   Listen to the full interview here https://midly.in/GyoK7p and learn more about how we're shaping the future of investing in South Africa and beyond here https://midly.in/Gclhw7

The DBSA, in partnership with the World Economic Forum with support from Accenture, recently hosted a roundtable event in Johannesburg on June 13, 2024. The focus was on promoting investments for a clean and equitable energy transition in South Africa and assessing the country's progress in energy and industrial advancements. In her welcoming address, DBSA’s CEO Boitumelo Mosako emphasised the pivotal role of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in attracting financial resources for climate projects and stressed the significance of tailored solutions based on local conditions. Collaboration between public and private sectors is key to closing the infrastructure gap and driving the green economy forward. The comprehensive report was launched to tackle obstacles hindering the advancement of sustainable energy financing. Additionally, the announcement of the establishment of the Durban Industrial Cluster aimed to spearhead advancements within the industrial and energy realms stole the show. Ms. Mosako underlined the critical importance of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in securing funding for climate projects, highlighting the necessity for innovative approaches and collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive the growth of eco-friendly initiatives. The roundtable brought together  over 80 stakeholders from the public and private sectors. This collaborative effort between DBSA, WEF, and Accenture aims to boost investments in South Africa’s clean energy sector, with a public-private working group of experts formed to propose solutions for clean energy projects aligned with national priorities. As we look to the future, insights from the report will guide actions to drive sustainable energy transitions in South Africa and beyond. Stay tuned for further progress and outcomes from this initiative! Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dHMVer9K #WEF #CleanEnergy #SouthAfrica #DBSA #IndustrialDevelopment #ClimateAction #Investment

#GoGreenwithGBO Accelerating Africa's Green Business Transformation: Strategic Insights Africa Green Business Report urges increased green investment for sustainable development, proposing strategic initiatives and national action roadmaps for transformative change. Read more: https://bit.ly/4f3cTUT #globalbusinessoutlook #africa #greenbusiness #sustainabledevelopment #climatefinance #greeninvestment #UNDP #climategoals #economicgrowth

Join us in revolutionising Africa's financial landscape for sustainability! The Green Finance Conference aims to address the challenges facing Green SMEs in accessing financing to scale up their businesses and play their role in promoting sustainable development. https://lnkd.in/dZttQzWT