Saturday, June 26, 2010Africa Investment: New Faces New Voicesby Africa.com Editorial Staff Graca Machel, former first lady of South Africa, wife of Nelson Mandela, discussed her newest initiative, New Faces New Voices. This project aims to increase the number of women in leadership positions in the finance sector in Africa.
Friday, June 18, 2010Africa, Not Just For Soccer Fans!by Robert G. Roach, Nile CapitalI confess. I am not a soccer fan. My enjoyment of the sport is primarily limited to watching my buddy’s daughter dominate the midfield in her youth soccer league games. Yes, this month South Africa is the epicenter of “football” mania and millions are crowded around television sets to view the World Cup.
Thursday, June 03, 2010The Evolution of the Missing Middle Landscapeby Lena Sene, Consulting Advisor to the Missing Middle InitiativeThe Evolution of the Missing Middle Landscape: Broadening the Finance Options for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Emerging Markets
By J. Skyler Fernandes and Lena Sene
Financing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets like those in Africa has historically been branded as a social mission, largely served by social capital such as grants from foundations. However, investors have begun to take notice of a new trend.
By J. Skyler Fernandes and Lena Sene
Financing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets like those in Africa has historically been branded as a social mission, largely served by social capital such as grants from foundations. However, investors have begun to take notice of a new trend.














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