Most projects do not fail because the underlying idea is weak. They stall in the distance between being identified as an opportunity and becoming a transaction that capital providers are prepared to finance. Across infrastructure and other capital-intensive sectors, project…
Many African infrastructure projects earn revenue in local currency but rely on financing denominated in dollars or euros. That mismatch can weaken otherwise viable projects and make long-term financing more difficult. Infrastructure projects are long-term investments. Roads, energy systems, utilities,…
Africa’s long-term financing needs cannot be met by bank balance sheets and development institutions alone. Deeper private credit markets can broaden the pool of available capital — if the right market conditions are in place. Across many African markets, businesses…
Financeability is not simply about whether an infrastructure project is attractive. It is about whether the project’s revenues, risks, structure and preparation are strong enough to support credible financing. Africa has no shortage of infrastructure opportunities. Transport networks, energy systems,…
