To what extent are “E”, “S” and/or “G” acting as markers to attract more FDI into Africa? What criteria are investors looking at?

Broadcast on Oct 6, 2020 from Livestream: ESG & Capital Markets Africa 2020 - Virtual Conference

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To what extent are “E”, “S” and/or “G” acting as markers to attract more FDI into Africa? What criteria are investors looking at?

  • E vs. S. vs G: How much importance are investors placing on each of the three ESG criterion when looking at Africa?
  • What do investors need to see from African borrowers with regards to ESG-compliance to commit to green-based projects?
  • How will investors consider institutions with lower scores and/or nascent ESG frameworks? How does investment appetite vary for green vs. brown?
  • To what extent are African institutions using ESG as a way to attract more FDI into the continent?
  • Understanding impact investing as a tool to increase FDI into Africa: What is the role of impact investing in Africa? And how far along are African funds?
  • What more needs to be done to showcase impact investing as a viable option for institutional investors?
Africa

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Co-Managing Director

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Director of ESG

Head: Sustainable Finance Solutions

Head of Fixed Income

Associate Vice President, Investments