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SouthBridge Group Sponsors Djibouti Forum 2025
Featured In SlideShow, Newsclose Featured In SlideShow, News SouthBridge Group Sponsors Djibouti Forum 2025 April 22, 2025 From April 6–8, SouthBridge Group had the honor of sponsoring and participating in the Djibouti Forum 2025, an influential platform brin...
SouthBridge Group at BADEA 50 in Dubai
Featured In SlideShow, Newsclose Featured In SlideShow, News SouthBridge Group at BADEA 50 in Dubai October 22, 2024 SouthBridge Group is proud to share that our partners, Dr. Frannie Leautier, Lionel Zinsou, and Dr. Donald Kaberuka, recently participated in th...
Dr. Frannie Léautier Discusses Africa’s Key Economies and Sustainable Development in CNBC Africa Interview at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference
Newsclose News Dr. Frannie Léautier Discusses Africa's Key Economies and Sustainable Development in CNBC Africa Interview at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference October 9, 2024 In a recent interview with CNBC Africa at the Hamburg Sust...
SouthBridge Group met with the Guinean Minister of Planning and International Cooperation to discuss strategies for the Simandou 2040 project.
Featured In SlideShow, Newsclose Featured In SlideShow, News SouthBridge Group met with the Guinean Minister of Planning and International Cooperation to discuss strategies for the Simandou 2040 project. August 29, 2024 SouthBridge Group, led by our Chairman an...
Five Key Lessons from My Financial Analyst Internship at SouthBridge Rwanda: Insights from Mbasini Sagnia
Newsclose News Five Key Lessons from My Financial Analyst Internship at SouthBridge Rwanda: Insights from Mbasini Sagnia July 25, 2024 My name is Mbasini Sagnia, and I am currently working as an Analyst Intern at SouthBridge Rwanda. Origi...
Economic Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Economic Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa May 15, 2024 Excited to share a new episode of “Voice of Africa” hosted by Vincent Makori! In this edition of “Straight Talk Africa,” Frannie Léautier, CEO of SouthBridge...
Unleashing East Africa’s Economic Potential – CNBC AFRICA
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Unleashing East Africa's Economic Potential - CNBC AFRICA May 3, 2024 Excited to share a recent insightful panel discussion hosted by CNBC Africa, featuring our Managing Partner, Dr. Donald Kaberuka. The conversat...
Les Rencontres de l’IFD (Institut de la Finance Durable)
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Les Rencontres de l'IFD (Institut de la Finance Durable) April 22, 2024 M. Lionel Zinsou est intervenu lors de la troisième table ronde de la journée sur le thème « Financer la transition dans les pays émerge...
Blended Finance in the Middle East & North Africa
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Blended Finance in the Middle East & North Africa April 15, 2024 Excited to share the latest Blended Finance in the Middle East & North Africa data brief from Convergence Blended Finance, in which Frannie Leauti...
Transforming Transportation 2024 – Mobilizing Finance For Climate Action
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Transforming Transportation 2024 - Mobilizing Finance For Climate Action March 20, 2024 Excited to share that Dr. Frannie Leautier, CEO of SouthBridge Investments, participated in the prestigious “Transforming Tr...
IFC Delegation Meets with Dr. Kaberuka to Discuss Upcoming Africa CEO Forum
Insightsclose Insights IFC Delegation Meets with Dr. Kaberuka to Discuss Upcoming Africa CEO Forum March 7, 2024 Ahead of the “Africa CEO Forum” meeting scheduled to take place in May in Kigali, a delegation from the IFC that is in Kigali...
Remarks At the Africa Summit of the Future Dialogue: The Africa We Want and the UN We Need by Dr Donald Kaberuka
Insightsclose Insights Remarks At the Africa Summit of the Future Dialogue: The Africa We Want and the UN We Need by Dr Donald Kaberuka March 6, 2024 Abuja, Nigeria Good morning. Thank you very much, Professor Gambari, for your kind words and...
Finance nature: a transformative action agenda
Insightsclose Insights Finance nature: a transformative action agenda February 2, 2024 Dr. Frannie Leautier, Senior Partner and CEO of SouthBridge Investments, has collaborated on a groundbreaking report advocating for increased investment i...
Crise de la Cédéao: Lionel Zinsou s’entretient avec RFI
Newsclose News Crise de la Cédéao: Lionel Zinsou s'entretient avec RFI February 2, 2024 Dans un entretien exclusif a Radio France Internationale, Lionel Zinsou, ancien Premier ministre du Bénin et associé gérant de SouthBridge Gro...
Employee Spotlight | Carole N’zigire
Insightsclose Insights Employee Spotlight | Carole N'zigire December 8, 2023 In the spotlight this month is Carole N’zigire, an invaluable member of the SouthBridge Group team based in Rwanda, as an analyst. We recently had the pleasure of si...
SouthBridge at the Global Meeting of Emerging Markets Forum
Newsclose News SouthBridge at the Global Meeting of Emerging Markets Forum December 8, 2023 Southbridge was present at the 2023 Global Meeting of the Emerging Markets Forum in Marrakech, from 10 to 12 October 2023. The Global Meeting prov...
Lionel Zinsou s’entretient avec Decideurs Magazine et 100 Transitions lors de la Paris Infraweek 2023
Newsclose News Lionel Zinsou s'entretient avec Decideurs Magazine et 100 Transitions lors de la Paris Infraweek 2023 December 5, 2023 Du 9 au 13 Octobre se tenait au ministère de l’Economie et des Finances la journée inaugurale de...
Dr Frannie Leautier on “Straight Talk Africa”
Newsclose News Dr Frannie Leautier on "Straight Talk Africa" December 5, 2023 On Straight Talk Africa, host Haydé Adams and her guests discuss the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, where leaders will spotlight th...
Donald Kaberuka on Sustainable Development Goals
Newsclose News Donald Kaberuka on Sustainable Development Goals December 5, 2023 Dr. Donald Kaberuka, former president of the African Development Bank Group and Managing Partner at SouthBridge Group, was invited to speak at the Kapusci...
Africa: Driving Sustainable Development Through Innovative Financing in Africa
Newsclose News Africa: Driving Sustainable Development Through Innovative Financing in Africa December 5, 2023 We’re delighted to share this AllAfrica Global Media article by Nontobeko Mambo on the Africa Business Summit, which our CEO, F...
Southbridge Investments and On.Capital Form Joint Venture to Launch “Energy Go-Getters Fund” for Clean Energy Access Investments in Africa.
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases Southbridge Investments and On.Capital Form Joint Venture to Launch "Energy Go-Getters Fund" for Clean Energy Access Investments in Africa. September 7, 2023 NAIROBI, September 7th – Africa Climate Summit – ...
Green Hydrogen can power Africa’s Economic Growth
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Green Hydrogen can power Africa’s Economic Growth September 7, 2023 We are thrilled to share an insightful article published by African Business Magazine and written by Frannie Leautier and Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin...
Africa: Driving Sustainable Development Through Innovative Financing in Africa
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Africa: Driving Sustainable Development Through Innovative Financing in Africa September 7, 2023 We’re delighted to share this AllAfrica article on the U.S.-Africa Business Summit, which Dr Frannie Leautier recent...
Lionel Zinsou’s intervention on C dans l’Air
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Lionel Zinsou's intervention on C dans l'Air July 26, 2023 [Eng] A look back at Lionel Zinsou’s intervention on C dans l’Air on France Télévisions, in the context of the recent Summit for a New Global Financial ...
Lionel Zinsou shared a few insights on the upcoming BRIC Summit in South Africa on TV5MONDE
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Lionel Zinsou shared a few insights on the upcoming BRIC Summit in South Africa on TV5MONDE July 19, 2023 Lionel Zinsou shared a few insights on the upcoming BRIC Summit in South Africa on TV5MONDE. The BRICS is a...
2023 US-Africa Business Summit | Launch of the report on the future of AGOA
Events, Newsclose Events, News 2023 US-Africa Business Summit | Launch of the report on the future of AGOA July 12, 2023 Frannie Léautier is taking part in the US-Africa Business Summit this week in Gaborone, Botswana. The Summit brings together...
2023 Summit for a New Global Financing Pact – A New Paradigm for MDB Innovation and Collaboration
Events, Newsclose Events, News 2023 Summit for a New Global Financing Pact - A New Paradigm for MDB Innovation and Collaboration June 29, 2023 Frannie Leautier moderated the session entitled “A New Paradigm for MDB Innovation and Collaboration” d...
SouthBridge and BADEA give a clean breathing chance to the Earth
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases SouthBridge and BADEA give a clean breathing chance to the Earth April 10, 2023 Tuti Island, Sudan (April 10th, 2023) – ...
Southbridge Investments (SBI) has been selected as an IA50 Emerging Impact Manager for 2023
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases Southbridge Investments (SBI) has been selected as an IA50 Emerging Impact Manager for 2023 March 27, 2023 MAURITIUS (March 27, 2023) – Through its innovative approach known as PesaPoa, which means “...
Dr Frannie Leautier in EGROW Foundation Webinar Series
Eventsclose Events Dr Frannie Leautier in EGROW Foundation Webinar Series March 15, 2023 Dr Frannie Leautier discusses the Role and Adequacy of Multilateral Development Banks in an episode of the EGROW Foundation webinar series. Alongside D...
Lionel Zinsou (Économiste) : Un nouveau fonds à 2 milliards de dollars dans le climat
Eventsclose Events Lionel Zinsou (Économiste) : Un nouveau fonds à 2 milliards de dollars dans le climat February 24, 2023 Retour sur l’intervention de Lionel Zinsou sur l’émission Good Morning Business de BFM Business évoquant...
Dr Kaberuka discusses “Working towards Net-Zero emissions” at GEIF 2022
Eventsclose Events Dr Kaberuka discusses "Working towards Net-Zero emissions" at GEIF 2022 February 8, 2023 A look back at the participation of Dr Donald Kaberuka, Chairman of Southbgroup, in the Global Economic Ideas festival (GEIF) 2022. ...
Frannie Leautier discusses US-Africa relations in the recent VOA Straight Talk Africa
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases Frannie Leautier discusses US-Africa relations in the recent VOA Straight Talk Africa February 7, 2023 On the latest episode of VOA Straight Talk Africa, Dr Frannie Leautier discusses the recent visits of...
SouthBridge announces a $2 bn fund to finance restoration and reforestation projects in Africa
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases SouthBridge announces a $2 bn fund to finance restoration and reforestation projects in Africa November 7, 2022 SHARM EL SHEIKH (November 7, 2022) – SouthBridge Investments and two major financing part...
Publication of the report of the Independent Review of MDBs’ Capital Adequacy Frameworks: Boosting MDBs’ investing capacity
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases Publication of the report of the Independent Review of MDBs’ Capital Adequacy Frameworks: Boosting MDBs’ investing capacity July 20, 2022 In the occasion of the third Finance Ministers and Central Bank G...
SouthBridge partners with the AFRICA CEO FORUM
Newsclose News SouthBridge partners with the AFRICA CEO FORUM June 1, 2022 SouthBridge is proud to partner with the next edition of THE AFRICA CEO FORUM. Join us for the largest international meeting of the African Private Sector, on the...
Dr. Donald Kaberuka and the SouthBridge Group team attend the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System commercial launch event.
Newsclose News Dr. Donald Kaberuka and the SouthBridge Group team attend the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System commercial launch event. February 4, 2022 The SouthBridge Group team (Dr. Donald Kaberuka, John Birungi, Yves Mafolo, and...
Frannie Leautier took part in the 2021 edition of the Global Innovation Summit
Eventsclose Events Frannie Leautier took part in the 2021 edition of the Global Innovation Summit January 20, 2022 Frannie Leautier, Senior Partner and CEO of SouthBridge Investments took part in the 2021 edition of the Global Innovation Summi...
Brazil Africa Forum 2021 ends with strengthened partnerships between Brazilian and African leaders
Events, Press Releasesclose Events, Press Releases Brazil Africa Forum 2021 ends with strengthened partnerships between Brazilian and African leaders December 3, 2021 The Brazil Africa Forum (BAF21), co-organized with SouthBridge Group has come to an end with...
Emeryc Kpenou rejoint SouthBridge comme nouvel associé gérant
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases Emeryc Kpenou rejoint SouthBridge comme nouvel associé gérant November 11, 2021 Emeryc Kpenou rejoint SouthBridge comme nouvel associé gérant SouthBridge, la banque d’affaires panafricaine dirigée par Do...
Jean-Christ Ametepe, promoted to Managing Director of SouthBridge Abidjan office
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases Jean-Christ Ametepe, promoted to Managing Director of SouthBridge Abidjan office November 10, 2021 We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Jean-Christ Ametepe to Managing Director of our Abidjan offic...
Brazil Africa Forum 2021 to focus on natural resources and urgent actions to achieve sustainable development
Events, Press Releasesclose Events, Press Releases Brazil Africa Forum 2021 to focus on natural resources and urgent actions to achieve sustainable development October 25, 2021 Fortaleza, Brazil, 20th October 2021 – In line with the urgent concerns of the ...
Quentin Sauzay selected to take part in the French-African Foundation Young Leaders Program
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Quentin Sauzay selected to take part in the French-African Foundation Young Leaders Program July 14, 2021 Join us in congratulating Quentin Sauzay for being selected to take part in the French-African Foundation Y...
Southbridge honored nominated for Deal of the Year – Equity at the African Banker Awards 2021
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases Southbridge honored nominated for Deal of the Year - Equity at the African Banker Awards 2021 July 7, 2021 Southbridge is honored to have been nominated for Deal of the Year – Equity at...
Dr Frannie Léautier (Senior Partner & CEO SBI) in IFC – Africa’s Shot at Local Pharma Production
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Dr Frannie Léautier (Senior Partner & CEO SBI) in IFC - Africa’s Shot at Local Pharma Production June 30, 2021 Dr Frannie Léautier adds her voice to IFC – International Finance Corporation’s insight titled ...
Lionel Zinsou: “Eco will add one to two points of growth per year and a lot of jobs”
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Lionel Zinsou: "Eco will add one to two points of growth per year and a lot of jobs" June 25, 2021 In a conversation with Christophe Boisbouvier, Lionel Zinsou comments on the creation of Eco, single African curre...
As Africa Recovers, New Investment Opportunities Beckon
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News As Africa Recovers, New Investment Opportunities Beckon June 23, 2021 In an IFC – International Finance Corporation Insight article entitled “As Africa Recovers, New Investment Opportunity Beckon”, Andrew Alli dis...
Lionel Zinsou on France24: How to finance recovery while avoiding the debt trap?
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Lionel Zinsou on France24: How to finance recovery while avoiding the debt trap? June 3, 2021 Lionel Zinsou, Managing Partner of Southbridge, participated in a debate entitled New Deal for Africa: how to finance r...
Frannie Leautier speaks of the effects of financial innovation in La Tribune Afrique
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Frannie Leautier speaks of the effects of financial innovation in La Tribune Afrique June 3, 2021 In an interview with La Tribune Afrique, Frannie Leautier, CEO of SBI shared an analysis of the effects of financi...
Hamet Aguemon, nommé Ministre Conseiller du Président de la République, chargé des investissements dans le nouveau gouvernement du Benin
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases Hamet Aguemon, nommé Ministre Conseiller du Président de la République, chargé des investissements dans le nouveau gouvernement du Benin May 25, 2021 Les Associés et les équipes de SouthBridge félicit...
Dr Frannie Leautier discussed the effect of the Covid-19 on African economies
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Dr Frannie Leautier discussed the effect of the Covid-19 on African economies April 22, 2021 In an interview with CDC’s Colin Buckley and Peter Maila, Dr Frannie Leautier discussed the effect of the Covid-19 on Af...
Andrew Alli on the challenges facing Africa and the need to be bolder
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Andrew Alli on the challenges facing Africa and the need to be bolder April 8, 2021 Andrew Alli, our Group CEO, had a lively discussion with Ovigwe Eguegu, political analyst, on the podcast Africa Unconstrained. T...
Covid-19 & Africa
Events, Newsclose Events, News Covid-19 & Africa March 23, 2021 At the US House of Representatives, Dr. Kaberuka urges the need of equity and partnership “A return to normalcy and economic growth in Africa depends on equal access to vaccines ag...
Dr Frannie Léautier (Senior Partner & CEO SBI) has participated to an influential podcast: Voice Of Africa
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Dr Frannie Léautier (Senior Partner & CEO SBI) has participated to an influential podcast: Voice Of Africa March 19, 2021 Listen to Dr Frannie Léautier here. Dr Frannie Léautier, Senior Partner and CEO of SBI w...
SouthBridge Investments announces an innovative joint venture with Charles Kié as a CEO.
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News SouthBridge Investments announces an innovative joint venture with Charles Kié as a CEO. March 1, 2021 Mauritius, March 1st 2021 – SouthBridge Investments (SBI) and New African Capital Partners (NACP) are pro...
SouthBridge Investments annonce la création d’une joint-venture innovante dirigée par Charles Kié.
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News SouthBridge Investments annonce la création d’une joint-venture innovante dirigée par Charles Kié. March 1, 2021 Maurice, 1er mars 2021 – SouthBridge Investments (SBI) et New African Capital Partners (NACP) ...
COVID19 – Notre Président, le Dr Donald Kaberuka sur TV5 MONDE
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News COVID19 - Notre Président, le Dr Donald Kaberuka sur TV5 MONDE February 25, 2021 Comment l’Afrique fait-elle face à la concurrence des pays riches pour l’achat des vaccins contre la COVID-19? Un accès équi...
Une aventure appelée Southbridge par Jeune Afrique
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Une aventure appelée Southbridge par Jeune Afrique February 24, 2021 Dans son numéro de février 2021, le mensuel panafricain Jeune Afrique publie une enquête approfondie sur « une aventure appelée SouthBridg...
Still Invested: East Africa’s Capital Markets
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Still Invested: East Africa’s Capital Markets January 5, 2021 Byline: Marie Shabaya Attribution: Forbes Africa, Dec/Jan 2021 Issue [Print]. In East Africa, a recent move to accelerate the merger of stock market...
KABERUKA: We need $12b; we cannot wait for charity as we did with HIV
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News KABERUKA: We need $12b; we cannot wait for charity as we did with HIV December 15, 2020 In an interview with Berna Namata, Dr. Donald Kaberuka, a member of the Covid-19 African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team, shares...
SouthBridge group announces two major transactions in the Republic of Togo
Press Releases, Transactionsclose Press Releases, Transactions SouthBridge group announces two major transactions in the Republic of Togo November 30, 2020 KIGALI, Rwanda – SouthBridge Group, the official financial advisor of the Togolese government, today ann...
Meeting with Shelter Afrique & HomeProduction
Events, Newsclose Events, News Meeting with Shelter Afrique & HomeProduction November 20, 2020 Our Chairman, Dr. Kaberuka met with Andrew Chimpondah, CEO of Shelter Afrique; Aviram Rabinovich, Founder and Managing Director of HomeProduction L...
Chairman meets with WHO’s Dr. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Events, Newsclose Events, News Chairman meets with WHO's Dr. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus October 28, 2020 In his capacity as AU Special Envoy on COVID-19, Dr. Kaberuka and the other Special Envoys had a discussion with the WHO Director General....
SouthBridge Group and Brazil Africa Institute sign partnership to bring Brazilian investors closer to African opportunities
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases SouthBridge Group and Brazil Africa Institute sign partnership to bring Brazilian investors closer to African opportunities September 29, 2020 Kigali, Rwanda, 29 September 2020: SouthBridge Group, a leading ...
CNBC interview with Mr Alli
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News CNBC interview with Mr Alli August 13, 2020 13 may 2020: CNBC’s Chris Bishop interviews our CEO, Andrew Alli on the impact of Covid-19 on African economies and the potential investment opportunities post the pan...
Southbridge group becomes “Principles of Responsible Investments” signatory
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases Southbridge group becomes “Principles of Responsible Investments” signatory July 14, 2020 Kigali, Rwanda, 14 July 2020: SouthBridge Group (“SouthBridge” or “the Group”), a leading pan-African fin...
Lionel Zinsou: “Suis-je assez noir?”
Insights, News, Uncategorizedclose Insights, News, Uncategorized Lionel Zinsou: "Suis-je assez noir?" June 12, 2020 PARIS – June 12th, 2020 – “Suis-je assez noir?” (Tribune à paraître le 17 Juin 2020 dans le magazine « Le 1 ») George FLOYD, des millions d...
Dr. Frannie Léautier joins SouthBridge as Senior Partner
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases Dr. Frannie Léautier joins SouthBridge as Senior Partner May 5, 2020 PARIS – May 5th, 2020 – SouthBridge Group appoints Dr. Frannie Léautier as Senior Partner. SouthBridge Group (“SouthBridge” or “the Gr...
Andrew Alli joins SouthBridge as CEO of the group
News, Press Releasesclose News, Press Releases Andrew Alli joins SouthBridge as CEO of the group December 19, 2018 ABIDJAN, KIGALI, PARIS – December 19th, 2018 – SouthBridge Group announces today that Andrew Alli, former CEO of Africa Finance Corporati...
Contracting to develop african agriculture
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Contracting to develop african agriculture December 14, 2018 On Thursday, 13th December, 2018, Hamet Aguemon, Partner, was Panelist at Fondation Farm annual Forum on African Agriculture, at OECD. How and at whic...
Dr. Donald Kaberuka conferred the title of Commander of the National Order of Merit of Mali
Events, Newsclose Events, News Dr. Donald Kaberuka conferred the title of Commander of the National Order of Merit of Mali December 13, 2018 His Excellency, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, President of the Republic of Mali, has granted an audience to Ms....
Donald Kaberuka and Lionel Zinsou, bridge makers
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Donald Kaberuka and Lionel Zinsou, bridge makers November 12, 2018 The French media La Tribune Afrique dedicated a series of articles to “bridges makers” and more particularly to Donald Kaberuka and Lionel Zinsou,...
Private equity’s positive contribution in Africa
Events, Newsclose Events, News Private equity's positive contribution in Africa October 4, 2018 African private equity stakeholders, meeting at a conference in Paris on 2 October, recalled the importance of their role in financing the continen...
Hamet Aguemon, panel Chair at OECD Blockchain Policy Forum
Events, Newsclose Events, News Hamet Aguemon, panel Chair at OECD Blockchain Policy Forum September 5, 2018 On Wednesday, 5th September, 2018, Hamet Aguemon, Partner, chaired Agriculture Panel at OECD Blockchain Policy Forum, “Ripe for Disrupti...
Donald Kaberuka, guest of Eco d’ici, Eco d’ailleurs
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Donald Kaberuka, guest of Eco d'ici, Eco d'ailleurs September 2, 2018 Every first saturday of the month, the radio program Eco d’Ici Eco d’Ailleurs receives, in partnership with the weekly magazine Jeune Afrique,...
Le Monde Afrique Op-Ed by Donald Kaberuka: “Escaping the fragility trap”.
Insights, Newsclose Insights, News Le Monde Afrique Op-Ed by Donald Kaberuka: "Escaping the fragility trap". April 19, 2018 Despite the negative headlines and global economic challenges of the last decade, we are actually experiencing an era of spe...