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€145 million credit agreement signed for the construction of the Togo Adétikopé industrial platform
According to an Afreximbank August 2022 press release, Afreximbank, Ecobank Togo, and BIA Togo have signed a credit agreement worth €145 million for the construction of the Adétikopé Industrial Platform infrastructure.
Addressing project delays in Uganda with a new digital data collection tool
According to an African Development Bank (AfDB) August 2022 press release, addressing the delays in AfDB-funded projects in Uganda and accelerating project implementation will now be possible.
The Austrian Development Bank AG (OeEB) strengthens commitment towards Sustainable Development Goals
According to an Austrian Development Bank (OeEB) March 2022 press release, the OeEB is strengthening its commitment towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals number 1 "on poverty eradication" and number 13 "on climate action" in developing countries, including countries across Africa.
FMO and CFM invest in Climate Investor 2
According to a July 2022 Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) press release, a new $145 million investment by FMO and Climate Fund Managers (CFM), called Climate Investor 2 ("CI2"), has been approved by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Togo receives €16.2 million in funding to promote affordable and clean energy
According to an August 2022 International Finance Corporation (IFC) press release, energy supplier, Zener SA will receive €16.2 million from the IFC to promote affordable and clean energy in Togo by helping the country build more liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage terminals and equip more filling stations with LPG cylinders and solar kits.
Afreximbank and SADC launch Africa Trade and Investment Marketplace
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Business Council have launched the SADC Africa Trade and Investment Marketplace.
Top 10 Countries by risk ranking: Middle East
ABiQ outlines the Top 10 countries by risk ranking in the Middle East. The Middle East has been classified as a high-risk investment environment for a considerable amount of time. The Middle East has experienced varying problems, including political instability, civil conflict, corruption, and financial instability. These factors have previously driven away investors.
Top 10 Countries by risk rating: Africa
ABiQ provides a risk rating for each country in Africa. The overall country risk rating is a composite rating. This composite rating is a measure that outlines to what extent economic, political, financial, health, security and other factors can affect investing and doing business in a country. The rating ranges from 1-10, with 1 being the best possible rating, and 10 being the worst possible rating.
Is Egypt open for business or is foreign investment scuppered?
Egypt is most certainly open for foreign investment. As part of the country’s attempts to boost foreign investment, the Egyptian government recently announced that it has granted a special golden licence to foreign investments in specific industries.
British International Investment, Standard Bank and H1 Holdings back a South African renewable energy technology project
According to a July 2022 press release, British International Investment (BII), Standard Bank, and H1 Holdings are backing a $1 billion renewable energy technology project in South Africa.
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