Economy

Investor challenge and call to action: The road from Glasgow to Sharm El-Sheikh
In the run-up to COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, in November, the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) team challenge all investors and stakeholders to ensure that the lessons from COP26 translate into action.
By Dr Desné Masie
Just transition, energy transition, and climate finance
The pathway toward a low-carbon future is littered with inequities. While there is an urgent need to decarbonise, it must not be done at the expense of the vulnerable and blameless.
By Angus Chapman
Lessons from COP26 – 8 months later
Negotiations at COP26 went well into extra time. At the end of the conference I concluded that the measure of its success would be whether decisive action was taken in the coming months. I spoke of months rather than years, as the sense of urgency that Glasgow instilled in the UN…
By Marco Serena
Twenty years of firsts: Financing infrastructure solutions with lasting impact
In its 20th anniversary year, the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is determined to bring into action the lessons of Covid-19 and COP26 in Glasgow and plot a trajectory for the road from Glasgow to COP 27 in Sharm El-Sheikh.
By Dr Desné Masie
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Ecobank Group delivers strong performance during the first half of 2022 and increases Profit Before Tax by 24%
Key financial highlights Profit before Tax increases by 24% to $261 million Net revenues up 10% to $910 million Record return on tangible equity of 19.5% Earnings per share increases by 24% year-on-year Ecobank Group reports strong performance during the first half of 2022, with unaudited Profit bef…
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OCP Group obtains MIGA’s support for the opening of a new cutting-edge UM6P’s campus in Rabat
MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency) has issued a guarantee to Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank of France and BNP Paribas of France to cover loans of up to EUR 570 million to OCP Group, the world’s leader in the phosphate fertilizer market. The guarantee extends for a period …
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Africa50 to Announce New Shareholders and Investment Updates at General Shareholders Meeting in Marrakech, Morocco, on 19 July
Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform, will hold its 2022 General Shareholders Meeting (GSM) in Marrakech, Morocco, from 19 – 20 July 2022. The event is expected to be opened by H.E Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government of the Kingdom of Morocco. Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President o…
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‘Ecobank is intent on being the preferred trade bank in sub-Saharan Africa’
As the disruption of global supply chains brings to light the need to develop regional trade corridors and increase intra-African trade, Ecobank’s Group Head of Trade explains how the pan-African bank is working to meet its customers’ needs for trade financing
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Trade finance grows for Ecobank as Africa emerges from pandemic
Ecobank is seeing an uptick in trade finance applications from clients as the continent’s economy emerges from the pandemic shock
In conversation with Hussain Al Nowais
Multinational Independent Power Producer AMEA Power is focused on delivering renewable energy solutions to emerging markets in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. AMEA Power’s Chairman Hussain Al Nowais explains to Bill Lumley his passion for investment in wind and solar energy across the African cont…