Understanding Africa’s Investment Landscape
There is currently no trusted global platform connecting global capital to Africa’s strategic sovereign assets. As a result:
Engagement is fragmented because investors do not know the full extent of the assets that are available
Transaction costs are high because investors do not know what the assets are worth and because asset valuation and creation lack transparency
Many investors self-select out of further investments and choose to simply issue securities for governments and companies to list
“The world needs Africa, and Africa needs the world. With its richly endowed natural resources, Africa holds the key for global prosperity and security.
The Global Africa Investment Summit will bridge the gap between vision and execution—connecting Governments’ strategic priorities to the capital and partnerships that can deliver lasting impact.”
Ban Ki-moon
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations
Critical Barriers Limiting Africa’s Access to Global Private Capital
Despite enormous potential, Africa’s growth is constrained by fragmented markets, under-prepared public assets, and a reliance on aid rather than scalable private investment.
Seizing the Window:
Africa’s Shift from Aid to Investment
To achieve faster and more stable economic growth, Africa must move away from aid to investment to unlock its vast assets. Africa’s young, dynamic population and strategic sectors offer a once-in-a-generation opportunity for high-impact, sustainable investment – if assets can be made investment-ready.
Africa’s population is projected to double by 2030, with a rapidly growing middle class.
Strategic sectors, including critical minerals, metals, rare earths, energy, agriculture, and digital infrastructure, are primed for investment.
Africa’s consumer market is growing, from $1.4 trillion in 2015 to an expected $2.5 trillion in 2030.
The right platform can unlock scalable sustainable growth. Global Africa Investment Summit is that platform.
Sectors Primed for Investment
Energy, Mining & Infrastructure
Agriculture, Manufacturing & Logistics
Digital Economy & Financial Services
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Tourism & Creative Industries
“Italy believes in Africa’s exceptional investment value proposition. The Global Africa Investment Summit is an initiative that represents a unique platform to build new bridges between African assets and global capital.
Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa is ready to create synergies with the Global Africa Investment Summit to help unlock investment opportunities in Africa for economic growth, jobs and shared prosperity. ”
Giorgia Meloni
Prime Minister of the Republic of Italy
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