Our passionate curiosity about other cultures led us to Africa. Certainly, there is poverty, but there is also something else: hope, passion and ambition, a very rich culture and … lot’s of business opportunities! Leisure, hospitality and tourism industry are responsible for most of the[Read more]
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According to an Oxford Analytics study, tourism is a big contributor to worldwide employment, providing one out of every 11 jobs. Furthermore, it can bring together a diverse community of small businesses and service providers such as food suppliers, tour guides and landscapers. In a[Read more]
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While defining impact investing remains a work in progress, the number of investors seeking to create social and environmental benefits through their investments is clearly increasing. Kalliope Gourntis from Private Equity International (PEI) spoke with several industry experts about what motivates them and the challenges[Read more]
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This report from the Global Impact Investments Network (GIIN) presents a detailed analysis of impact investing activity in East Africa, examining the supply of global impact investment capital as well as the demand for investment resources from small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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