How private equity can win big in Africa
Private equity has the potential to truly transform lives and create inclusive prosperity in Africa. So why have some of the world’s largest private equity funds floundered on the continent?
Private equity has the potential to truly transform lives and create inclusive prosperity in Africa. So why have some of the world’s largest private equity funds floundered on the continent?
Mar 5, 2020
Succeeding in an emerging market often requires companies to invest in operations outside their core competencies.
Feb 27, 2020
Perhaps more important than the amount of money UAE will invest is how the country plans to invest it—developing Africa's capacity to innovate.
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Investors play a pivotal role in shaping how societies evolve, so it is important they understand which types of companies do the most to raise the quality of life for people in a society.
Feb 13, 2020
Simply transferring resources to poor countries is a tempting but often unsustainable strategy. Lasting solutions require creating a new market.
Feb 4, 2020
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Jan 14, 2020
After a milestone year in 2019, we couldn't be more excited to share what's ahead for the Global Prosperity team in 2020.
Jan 7, 2020
Though it may help on the margin, financial inclusion on its own does not fundamentally change people's lives. Instead, economic inclusion should be the focus.
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In this Innovators Creating Prosperity Post, we highlight an innovative company that's building a sustainable, scalable model to bring clean water to those who need it most.
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