Re-emerging World Competitors

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries. We utilize and leverage our products and services—as well as products and services of other institutions in the World Bank Group—to provide development solutions customized to meet clients’ needs. We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and political challenges. Clients view IFC as a provider and mobilizer of scarce capital, knowledge, and long-term partnerships that can help address critical constraints in areas such as finance, infrastructure, employee skills, and the regulatory environment. IFC is also a leading mobilizer of third-party resources for its projects. Our willingness to engage in difficult environments and our leadership in crowding-in private finance enable us to extend our footprint and have a development impact well beyond our direct resources. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. https://youtube.com/shorts/UWDx7dWuPgg?feature=share

Eurasia Group is the world's leading global political risk research and consulting firm. Since 1998, we have helped clients make informed business decisions in countries where understanding the political landscape is critical. Our research analysts are trained social scientists with post-graduate degrees, extensive professional experience, and a diverse range of language capabilities. Headquartered in New York, we also have offices in Washington, DC, San Francisco, London, São Paulo, and Singapore, as well as a vast network of experts around the world.

ACCELERATING AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS We are passionate about entrepreneurs and dedicated to supporting their business growth and impact. GrowthAfrica Foundation is founded on the desire and mission to proactively contribute to the social and economic growth of African economies through strengthening of local enterprises. It is a love story to Africa, its people, and its vast opportunities. We are here to grow Africa through entrepreneurship, innovation, and business. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Nairobi, GrowthAfrica is a leading Pan-African accelerator and entrepreneur support organisation (ESO) with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, and Zambia. Our activities extend to Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Mozambique. Since its inception, GrowthAfrica has worked with 2,000+ growing African businesses, accelerated 350+ post-revenue ventures and supported 1,000+ entrepreneurs through activities and events. OUR ACTIVITY FOCUS (1) To grow and scale ambitious and scalable African startups, post-revenue ventures and SMEs into successful and impactful enterprises through startup incubation, business acceleration, strategic advice, and access to investments. (2) To assist funders, investors, (I)NGOs and corporates support the growth of high-potential entrepreneurs and ventures across Africa through well-designed and executed projects and programmes based on our experience. industry know-how, and insights. (3) Convene and support the development of collaborative and sustainable ecosystems strengthening associations and entrepreneur support organisations’ resources and capacity to support entrepreneurs effectively. LET´S WORK TOGETHER: We would love to hear from you and discuss how we can assist or work together. Our network is a core asset across our activities. How can we make you a part of our network? + Entrepreneurs: How can we help grow your venture? + Funders: How can we innovate and scale our impact? + Investors: Interested in an invest