AI for Impact: How Technology is Powering Inclusive Solutions in Africa
Africa is embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is shaping how communities tackle health, education, climate resilience, and economic inclusion. While global conversations on AI often focus on automation and efficiency, the story in Africa is different. AI is emerging as a tool for impact; from bridging access gaps to scaling local innovations, it is unlocking […]
Private Sector at the Forefront: The Role of Business in Achieving the SDGs
When the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, they set an ambitious vision of a world without poverty, hunger, and inequality, built on fairness and care for the environment. The Business & Sustainable Development Commission estimates that achieving the SDGs by 2030 could unlock $12 trillion in new market opportunities globally, […]
Unlocking Africa’s Sustainable Growth
By Tochukwu Ezeukwu, Regional Director, West Africa Experts agree Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is a growth frontier crucial to global economic growth into the future while maintaining resilience in the face of strong headwinds. Despite its potential, including abundant natural resources and a youthful population; the region has not delivered levels of economic growth enough to […]
Future-Proofing Africa; Why It’s Time to Invest in Resilience and Innovation
Africa stands at a crucial crossroads. On one side is the legacy of aid dependence and fragmented development efforts; on the other, a bold new vision: one driven by innovation, catalytic capital, and African-led solutions for long-term resilience and growth. At the core of this shift is the growing understanding that safeguarding Africa’s future requires […]
The $42 Billion Gap: Why Gender-Smart Investing Must Go Deeper
Across the continent, women are holding up entire industries, from township stalls to tech startups, from rural agriculture to green infrastructure. They are building, selling, creating jobs, and sustaining livelihoods. But there is a disconnect: while women are powering Africa’s economies, they’re largely locked out of the capital needed to scale their work. That’s not […]
Africa’s 50Billion Dollar Question: Will We Invest in Our Youth?
Africa is at a pivotal moment. Recent global disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, to sharp declines in foreign aid, have exposed the continent’s structural vulnerabilities. At the same time, Africa is home to the world’s youngest population, with over 60% under the age of 25. As development aid shrinks by an estimated […]
How AI Can Unlock Africa’s $15.7 Trillion Opportunity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers Africa a new and inspiring opportunity to move forward alongside the rest of the world, shaping its path and contributing to steering the future in a positive direction. With a median age of 19.3, Africa boasts one of the youngest populations globally, a demographic that is a goldmine for technology, innovation, […]
Beyond the Numbers: Strengthening Impact Transparency in Africa
As Africa navigates a rapidly shifting funding landscape, impact transparency has never been more critical. Global aid is declining, and traditional funding sources are under pressure. This shifting terrain compels us to answer a critical question: How can African economies pivot from aid dependency toward locally anchored, sustainable development models? This will be a defining […]
Why Future-Proofing Africa Matters: The 2025 AVPA Conference
In November 2025, global leaders in finance, philanthropy, government, and innovation will gather in Nairobi for the 2025 AVPA Conference. These leaders will be united by a single mission: to future-proof Africa. Themed “Future-Proofing Africa: Driving Sustainable Investments and Innovations for Resilient Growth,” this year’s convening is more than a dialogue. It is a strategic […]
Uncomfortable truths about achieving gender equity in Africa’s diverse investment landscape
By Southern Africa Regional Director, AVPA – Matebe Chisiza Last month, the Africa Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) hosted a landmark conversation on gender-smart investing, one that went beyond the usual talking points. Rather than rehashing the business case for investing in women, the webinar surfaced fresh, and even uncomfortable truths about what’s needed to achieve […]