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Back to homepageStrategic FDI: How Developing Economies Can Attract Investment That Transforms
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remains a cornerstone of development strategies across emerging markets—but quality, not just quantity, determines its impact. A Strategic Approach to FDI Foreign Direct Investment is the largest source of external finance for many developing countries, positioning
Read MoreAfrica’s $777bn Opportunity: Why Local Capital Must Power the Energy Transition
Africa stands at a critical energy crossroads. Countries must collectively come to terms with a historical lack of access to electricity for a significant portion of the continent’s population, impacting every facet of society and stunting progress and economic activity.
Read MoreSango Capital: Reframing Africa’s Investment Landscape for a New Global Cycle
As global capital seeks diversified growth and risk-adjusted returns, Sango Capital reaffirms Africa’s position as a compelling frontier. From shifting macro fundamentals to digital transformation, the continent is emerging as a strategic anchor for long-term investors—and Sango is leading the
Read MoreProject Spark: Powering Southern Africa’s Future Through a Balanced Energy Mix
Namibia’s first gas-to-power plant aims to address the region’s chronic energy shortages through a pragmatic, balanced approach that blends innovation, natural gas, and regional cooperation. Access to reliable electricity is often taken for granted in many developed economies. In Southern
Read MoreFrom Oil Barrels to Algorithms: Why the Gulf’s Digital Future Needs Chief AI Officers
With oil prices projected to plateau or decline in the coming years, Gulf states are accelerating efforts to diversify their economies. Much of this focus has centred on data centres — massive infrastructure projects designed to export cloud capacity powered
Read MoreA Bold Shift in the Desert: Saudi Arabia’s $100bn Mining Venture and the Future of Battery Metals
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its economic transformation. In its latest move to reduce reliance on the oil that has long been the backbone of its economy, the Kingdom recently announced a massive mineral exploration project valued at $100 billion. This
Read MoreRussian Gas Transit to Europe Discontinued Following Lapse of Ukrainian Agreement
Ukraine has terminated a longstanding transit arrangement that, even amid an active conflict with Moscow since 2022, allowed Russian oil and gas to continue flowing to European markets. By choosing not to renew the deal, Kyiv has cut off a
Read MoreOtaviano Canuto: Politics and Climate Change Make Awkward Bedfellows in the Race to Tackle a Truly Fearsome Foe
The earth’s average surface temperature this May was higher than any other May on record… what can, and should, governments be doing? According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, May’s temperature was 1.52 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial
Read MoreNorvestor: Leading the Charge in Sustainable Private Equity Transformation
The Green Transition is unstoppable and unavoidable; this Nordic company embraces the challenges. Private equity firms are crucial to future-proofing SMEs and developing sustainable business models for the worthy Green Transition movement. Nordic firm Norvestor has proven the worth of
Read MoreAsian Development Bank: Pathways to Transform Food Systems in Asia-Pacific Region
In the Asia and Pacific region, where the highest number of people face acute food insecurity, rice prices soared by more than 40 percent last year – against a global backdrop of falling food prices. High rice prices hit the
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