AFRICA, WHERE IS OUR MONEY GOING? 💸🌍 Europe’s investors are cashing in – and what about us? We are losing our ideas. Farhia Noor asks the right question: 👉 ‘When will we finally have pan-African IP frameworks and funds that finance African start-ups – without us having to register our patents in Delaware?’ My new […]

Africa’s financial sector faces the challenge of mobilising billions for climate action. Instead of building costly green banks, many are opting for hybrid models – tapping into the potential of diaspora funds. A promising approach that builds both capital and trust.

Africa possesses enormous deposits of natural resources — nearly 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves are located on the continent. In recent decades, the global demand for resources (e.g., for metals, rare earths, fossil fuels) has led to a boom in mining in Africa. This boom is accompanied by massive infrastructure projects — roads, […]

According to Federal Minister Svenja Schulze, German development policy is to become a driving force in international relations in order to tackle global challenges such as climate change and social inequality. But what role does economic cooperation play in this, and how important is the contribution of the private sector? Can a balanced development policy […]