Financing African agriculture: how to break the deadlock?
Agriculture is at the heart of the issues of economic growth, political stability, and the fight against climate change in Africa, is an observation which is widely recognized. However, even today, the funds mobilized by African governments for food and agriculture fall short of the targets set. While the FAO estimates that 10% of African […]
Acceleration programs: a miracle solution for early-stage companies? (1/2)
Capitalizing on the boom of Africa’s entrepreneurial revolution, official development assistance (ODA) actors are increasingly taking on the challenge of supporting new generations of entrepreneurs willing to contribute to job creation and the emergence of more inclusive growth on the African continent. It is in this context that programs, initiatives and structures claiming to “accelerate” […]
The case for informal bonds
This article argues for the implementation of an alternative financing mechanism for informal small and very small businesses in Africa that would allow them to benefit from other formal financing opportunities under better conditions than those offered to them today. A review of current funding mechanisms African economies today are still predominantly financed by […]
Improving financial inclusion: adopting a pragmatic approach
According to the World Bank’s definition, financial inclusion is the ability for individuals and businesses typically excluded from traditional financial services to enjoy affordable access to financial products and services that meet their needs. Every year, numerous conferences are held by the Bretton Woods Institutions to explore strategies on how to improve financial inclusion and […]