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Could climate change cause the next financial crisis? – Commentary
Climate change has the potential to trigger the next financial crisis, this is according to financing industry experts. Akin to the 2008 economic crash, experts believe climate change could cause a catastrophic collapse, but there is hope if Central Banks step in.
Finance and Policy
EEP Africa expanded work in 2020 as investment into Africa slowed
While global economies slowed down and foreign direct investment in Africa decreased during 2020, EEP Africa expanded their active portfolio.
Finance and Policy
Harith launches $200m top up fund
Harith General Partners, has announced a $200 million capital raise in a follow-up fund to its Pan African Infrastructure Development Fund.
Solar
Talented and passionate Senior Investment Officer sought
SunFunder seeks a senior investment officer to join their team in London or Nairobi to actively contribute to the current portfolio growth. Deadline: 30 April 2021.
Renewable energy
Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund to unlock clean energy markets
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has launched a results based financing programme to unlock new markets for clean energy companies in Kenya and a grant for renewable energy solutions Somaliland and Somalia.
Finance and Policy
Innovative financing programme to bring power to 4.5m people
AfDB's innovative financing programme for Distributed Energy Service Companies will see 4.5 million people gain access to solar power by 2025.
Finance and Policy
Financial scheme launched in response to urbanisation in Africa
The AfDB launched the Urban and Municipal Development Fund to scale up interventions towards urbanisation and drive sustainable growth in African cities.
Energy Efficiency
ESI Insights #21: Developing African smart cities
WATCH this video to learn about what kind of impact will the accelerated growth of urbanisation have on African cities.
Event News
Exclusive interview with Romain Py, Investment Director, AIIM
Exclusive interview with Romain Py, Investment Director – Head of Transactions, African Infrastructure Investment Managers Pty Ltd (AIIM).
At the upcoming African Utility Week in...
