Spurring Private Investment in Africa

As African economies gradually recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, investment opportunities abound in agriculture, renewable energy, healthcare, telecommunications, information technology, education, and other key sectors. With a dynamic and young population, and growing demands for more commerce and better services, African markets offer tremendous potential to investors. While structural barriers and legal challenges exist, African countries strive to address these hurdles through regional economic communities and other mechanisms, such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.

On March 25, 2022, join the CSIS Africa Program for an expert panel on private investment in Africa. Speakers will take stock of the current business climate and explore practical ways to spur more investment.

This event is made possible with generous support from the Embassy of Japan.

 

Mimi Alemayehou

Senior Vice President for Public-Private Partnerships, Mastercard Inc.

 

David Bamlango

General Counsel and Deputy Group Managing Director, Trade and Development Bank Group

 

Ken Shibusawa

Founder, Shibusawa and Company, Inc.

 

Leslie Marbury

Acting Chief Operating Officer, Prosper Africa

CSIS Experts

Mvemba Phezo Dizolele

Director and Senior Fellow, Africa Program