READ ARTICLE: Impact investing surges despite global headwinds Posted in category: Impact ecosystem Investment Written by: Krystle Higgins The latest report by the Global Impact Investing Network reveals strong growth in impact-related private equity investments, with pension funds now supplying the largest pool of impact capital, reflecting greater institutional involvement.
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Impact Investor Conference
Impact Investor Conference: Wealth holders shift towards bolder impact strategies Family offices and foundations are working together to achieve greater impact, the Impact Investor Conference 2025 heard. Europe’s family offices and high-net-worth individuals have become increasingly active in impact investing over recent years, taking advantage of a wider range of suitable vehicles and opportunities forContinue reading “Impact Investor Conference”
Sustainable Infrastructure Investments
A safe haven amid stock market volatility In today’s rapidly shifting economic environment, investors are navigating increasing uncertainty across global financial markets. From inflationary pressures and rising interest rates to geopolitical instability and tech sector corrections, stock markets have become increasingly volatile. In this context, sustainable infrastructure investments have emerged as a compelling, resilient alternativeContinue reading “Sustainable Infrastructure Investments”
Davos: is blended finance delivering on its promise?
Blended finance is mobilising private investment to meet development aims, but it needs to be part of a wider toolbox of support from national and supra-national bodies, World Economic Forum delegates heard. Despite reaching a five-year high of $15 billion in 2023—driven by multilateral development banks (MDBs) and development finance institutions (DFIs) tackling climate changeContinue reading “Davos: is blended finance delivering on its promise?”
AfDB Backs Sustainable Infrastructure in West Africa with $10 Million Investment
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a $10 million concessional equity investment in the ARM-Harith Successor Infrastructure Equity Fund. This initiative aims to enhance access to dependable electricity, modern transportation systems, and energy-efficient technologies across Nigeria and the broader West Africa region. This strategic funding, provided through the bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for AfricaContinue reading “AfDB Backs Sustainable Infrastructure in West Africa with $10 Million Investment”
Kenya to grant IPPs access to its electricity distribution market
Exciting news! The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) of Kenya has published new regulations that will allow independent power producers (IPPs) access to the electricity distribution market. The regulations will also allow private companies to import power from neighbouring countries. This is breakthrough lawmaking opening up a whole array of new investment opportunities. ReadContinue reading “Kenya to grant IPPs access to its electricity distribution market”
Impact report on Clean Water and Sanitation
Phenix Capital released their latest impact report on Water & Sanitation. Revealing that Private Equity is the asset class that has the greatest number of funds committed to Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6), while funds targeting Public Equities have raised the most capital, 41 billion euros, for this SDG! The report emphasizes that solvingContinue reading “Impact report on Clean Water and Sanitation”
Africa’s rising cities
Article by the Washington post on how Africa will become the center of the world’s urban future – The washington post. Nov 2021 Read the full article.
As waste rises, so does recycling
An interesting article by the New York Times on plastic waste in Senegal. According to the article plastic waste is exploding in Senegal, as in many countries, as populations and incomes grow and with them, demand for packaged, mass-produced products. They note that this has given rise to a growing industry built around recycling plasticContinue reading “As waste rises, so does recycling”
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