Tag: private capital
-
DFC Names Kenya-Based Regional MD to Lead Africa Investments
DFC Expands Africa Footprint with Kenya-Based Regional MD The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has announced a strategic leadership move aimed at deepening its investments across Africa. Selam Demissie has been appointed as the new Regional Managing Director, based in Kenya, signaling a renewed focus on East Africa’s growing development and investment opportunities.…
-
Bain Capital names David Gross sole leader of private capital giant
Bain Capital announces leadership succession Bain Capital, the U.S. private equity pioneer with approximately $215 billion in assets under management, has announced a sweeping leadership transition. The firm has named David Gross as its sole managing partner as part of a broader succession plan designed to place the firm’s long-term strategy in a single, unified…
-
Private capital as education safety net: Kenya’s evolving model amid public funding strains
Overview: private capital filling the gaps in Kenyan education As public funding for education in Kenya faces persistent pressures, private capital is increasingly stepping in as a supplemental safety net for vulnerable learners. Long-standing gaps in funding, rising costs, and uneven access have pushed policymakers and philanthropists to explore market-backed solutions that can operate at…
-
Private capital steps in as education safety net as public funding strains persist
Private capital reshapes Kenya’s education safety net As public funding for education comes under pressure in Kenya, private sector actors are increasingly stepping up to fill the gaps. The involvement of private capital in education—ranging from school infrastructure and facilities to targeted student support—offers a potential lifeline for vulnerable learners who might otherwise be left…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…