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De-risking investments through FCFA stability and impact partnerships Managing currency volatility is arguably inherent to the practice of investing in most emerging and frontier markets. Exchange rates fluctuate, especially over the long holding periods typical of private equity investments. As global equity markets become increasingly integrated, understanding and managing that currency risk becomes increasingly important, especially in the context of private capital investment in Sub-Saharan Africa. One region that stands out for its currency stability is the West African Economic … Continue reading “De-risking investments through FCFA stability and impact partnerships”

The evolving landscape of PE/VC funding in Africa Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the global economy, and, in the developing world, they account for 90% of the private sector and create more than 50% of jobs in their corresponding economies [www.csis.org]. In Africa, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB), SMEs account for more than 90% of businesses and almost 80% of employment. Of the 60 million registered companies in Africa, some 50 million are SMEs, … Continue reading “The evolving landscape of PE/VC funding in Africa”