by french_db_adm_usr | Aug 7, 2020 | Business, Funds
The findings of the World Bank report published last week – that the #AfCFTA will boost growth and reduce poverty – will not come as a surprise to many. But one area of focus is nonetheless reassuring – the place for AfCFTA in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic....
by french_db_adm_usr | Jul 23, 2020 | Business, Funds
Scipion was once again delighted to attend the annual Hogan Lovells Africa Forum. Despite being a virtual event this year, the ideas and debates were no less vibrant. A particular highlight was the Closing Address by Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who called...
by french_db_adm_usr | Jul 23, 2020 | Business, Funds
ESI: Tesla et Glencore a un accord pour réduire le travail forcé concernant le cobalt en RDC C’est noté dans cet article de presse d’Agence Ecofin que Tesla est en train de finaliser un accord pour s’approvisionner en cobalt auprès de Glencore. Et, les bonnes...
by french_db_adm_usr | Jul 23, 2020 | Business, Funds
The FT confirms that ESG investments have withstood the impacts of Covid-19 well. Many leading asset managers and wealth managers have noted that their focus (as well as the focus of their underlying clients) has shifted towards ESG investing due to Covid-19, which...
by french_db_adm_usr | Jul 23, 2020 | Business, Funds
A good summary of the situation regarding interest rates in Africa, which remain too high for most. However, innovation, improved data-sharing and collaboration between governments, DFIs and private lenders can bring these rates down. #africabusiness #tech #fintech...
by french_db_adm_usr | Jul 23, 2020 | Business, Funds
Recent international economic shocks have shown that, even if international exports remain a key aspect of many African economies, enhanced intra-Africa trade will help Africa resist external global economic shocks. As the population of Africa (and many of its...