Tag: private capital
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Ottawa Unveils Expert Coalition to Deploy Stalled Green Investing Guide
Ottawa appoints a high-profile coalition to push stalled green investing plans forward The federal government has assembled a diverse coalition of climate experts, financial professionals, and regulatory voices to finally translate a long‑delayed green investing guide into practical, fundable action. The initiative, designed to attract billions of dollars in private capital, aims to accelerate Canada’s…
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Ottawa forms expert coalition to finally roll out stalled green investing guide
Overview: A renewed push for a national green investing guide In a decisive move, the federal government of Canada has assembled a diverse coalition of climate scientists, financial professionals, policy architects, and industry stakeholders to finally translate a long-stalled green and transitionary investing guide into actionable steps. The goal is clear: unlock billions in private…
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Rupert the Cash King: South Africa’s Business Tycoon Faces a Foreign Investment Challenge
Johann Rupert’s Quiet Frustration at the Remgro AGM Johann Rupert, South Africa’s most prominent business magnate, left the Remgro AGM with little to cheer about. While the event offered a platform to discuss strategy, the mood underscored a broader unease: South Africa’s attractiveness to foreign investors is waning, and the country’s business elite are calling…
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Reinforcing Private Capital Mobilization in Africa through Blended Finance
Introduction: Africa’s Financing Gap and the Promise of Blended Finance Africa faces a persistent shortfall in climate and sustainable development finance. Public budgets alone cannot bridge the vast investment needs in energy, infrastructure, adaptation, and resilient health systems. Blended finance—using public or philanthropic funds to leverage private capital—offers a pragmatic path to mobilize the substantial…
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Reinforcing Private Capital Mobilization in Africa Through Blended Finance
Introduction: A Critical Financing Gap Africa faces a persistent gap between the financing needed to meet climate and sustainable development goals and the funds readily available from public sources. The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), held in Seville, Spain, underscored the urgent need to mobilize private capital at scale. A key instrument…
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Reinforcing private capital mobilization in Africa through blended finance
Why Africa Needs private capital for climate and development Africa faces a persistent financing gap for climate resilience, green infrastructure, and sustainable development programs. Public resources alone are insufficient to meet the continent’s ambitious goals, making private capital essential. The challenge is not just attracting funds but ensuring that capital is deployed in ways that…
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Africa’s Capital: AFIS 2025 Urges Domestic Investment
AFIS 2025 Sets a Bold Agenda for Africa’s Financial Future The Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2025 opened in Casablanca with a clarion call from regional leaders: Africa must harness its own capital to drive sustained growth, reduce dependency on external funding, and accelerate the continent’s development agenda. The inaugural panel highlighted a shared sense…
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EMDE Climate Investment Surges to Record Levels as Domestic Sources Propel Growth
Overview: EMDEs as a Global Engine for Climate Finance Emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) have become a dominant force in global climate investment, reaching a record level of over USD 1 trillion in 2023. The latest Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2025: EMDE Spotlight from the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) shows that domestic sources…