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Tourism: a risk for developing countries?
If all its impacts are not integrated and regulated, tourism may carry risks, particularly for least developed countries. Although “internal”, “external” or “invisible” foreign exchange leakages can w...
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Unlocking the potential of tourism in Zambia
Although Zambian authorities recognize the importance of tourism, the sector suffers from preconceived ideas. It is underperforming and only attracts 3% of tourists visiting Sub-Saharan Africa. And ye...
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An unconventional but essential marriage: pro-poor tourism and the mainstream industry
Pro-poor tourism has had a significant impact on the ‘tourism and development' agenda, but is unlikely to become hegemonic. Its impact on broader development debates, the mainstream tourism industry,...
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Clean energy investment funds: moving beyond magic formulas to sound risk analysis
Developing countries' clean energies are attractive for investors, yet there are few specialized local funds. Analytical tools are undoubtedly inappropriate and underrate four specific areas of risk:...
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Barriers to private sector investment in the clean energy sector of developing countries
The preparation phase is essential in clean energy projects; it is also comparatively more costly, particularly in developing countries. Investment volumes continue to be insufficient as a result of t...
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ACME 2013
ACME is a microfinance institution in Haiti and is developing in the provinces and rural areas. By promoting financial inclusion, ACME is supporting the creation of activities in the agriculture, smal...
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Investing in clean energy in developing countries: can it pay off?
The two clean energy companies set up by Aloe Private Equity in Asia have demonstrated that investment in clean energies in developing countries can indeed pay off. Whilst Greenko Group in India has s...
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Can venture capital funds be a source of investment for clean energy SMEs?
The Multilateral Investment Fund finances clean energy projects led by small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries. MIF's experience in Latin America highlights some prerequisites for t...
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Scaling up private equity investments in renewableenergy in developing countries
To attract private investors, returns on renewable energy projects in developing countries must offset the risks that are taken. Incentive policies, promoting loans with affordable guarantees and prov...
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The challenges of triggering private investment into the energy efficiency sector
If global targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are to be met, it is essential to scale up energy efficiency development. Yet several obstacles prevent investors from getting involved and it is i...
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Renewable energies and energy efficiency: Beauty and the Beast
Policies to develop renewable energies and energy efficiency are essential in order to tackle the looming energy crisis. Although least developed countries enjoy real potential, the required transform...
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Financial Development and Economic Growth: Stock Markets versus Banks?
Economic theories diverge radically on the role that banks and markets play in the development of a financial sector – and the link they have with economic growth. It is essential to answer these ques...
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How Can Development Partners Support the Financial Sector in Africa?
Although Africa's financial sector was not severely affected by the 2008 crisis, the latter did however reveal its structural weaknesses – including the narrowness of markets and the low level of cred...
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What Are the Determinants of Financial Market Development in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Sub-Saharan Africa's financial markets are generally immature and are widely characterized by their low level of activity and the domination of the banking sector. However, if a market and its economy...
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Motives for a Multiple Listing on African Stock Exchanges: The Ecobank Experience
In 2006, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated launched a simultaneous public offering operation on three African stock markets. €is exceptional listing gave the group greater financial flexibility, a di...
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Listing on African Stock Exchanges: Many Advantages and Few Drawbacks
The international hotel group TPS EA's listing on the Nairobi Stock Exchange enhanced its visibility and reputation and fostered its commercial development. Moreover, by opening its capital to the gen...
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ACON ALAOF IV
The ALAOF IV fund is dedicated to midcaps located in Latin America. It aims to strengthen the private sector in a wide range of fields, from health to energy, and including infrastructure.
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Morocco: medical assistance for micro-business owners
Al Amana is Morocco’s leading microfinance institution, both in terms of customer base and the amount of credit provided. It operates throughout the country, supporting a vulnerable population by offe...
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Kigali amendment: concrete progress on climate change and opportunity for the private sector
Focus on an historic climate agreement that has gone almost unnoticed on the margins of COP22: the amendment adopted in Kigali in October 2016 aims to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs or F-gases). T...
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Experiences in index-based insurance for farmers: lessons learnt from Senegal and Bangladesh
Index insurance is an innovative approach that pays out benefits based on a pre-determined index (e.g. rainfall, seismic activity, livestock mortality rates, etc.) for losses arising from weather and...
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