close 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 US government officials in Africa and their significance for US-Africa relations in the future. Watch the whole episode here: https://lnkd.in/eQG9cEaB Share this article
SouthBridge announces a $2 bn fund to finance restoration and reforestation projects in Africa
close 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 partners announced unprecedented investment for landscape restoration and reforestation across Africa during the World Leaders’ Summit at COP27. Over the past three decades, the world …
Publication of the report of the Independent Review of MDBs’ Capital Adequacy Frameworks: Boosting MDBs’ investing capacity
close 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 Governors meeting under Indonesia’s G20 Presidency, Dr Frannie Léautier presented the final report of the Independent Review of MDBs’ Capital Adequacy Frameworks. The Review …
SouthBridge partners with the AFRICA CEO FORUM
close 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 13th and 14th June, in Abidjan. Discover the programme and register on the event website: https://lnkd.in/gva6BHn9 Share this article
Dr. Donald Kaberuka and the SouthBridge Group team attend the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System commercial launch event.
close 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 Norbert Musana) attended Pan-African Payment & Settlement System – PAPSS commercial launch event on January 13. PAPSS, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, is …
Frannie Leautier took part in the 2021 edition of the Global Innovation Summit
close 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 Summit hosted by the GFCC | The Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils. In a panel session focused on the African Future Markets, she rooted …
Brazil Africa Forum 2021 ends with strengthened partnerships between Brazilian and African leaders
close 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 commitments reinforced and new partnerships to come to boost Brazil – Africa relations. The two-days digital event held in three languages (English, Portugues, French) reached …
Emeryc Kpenou rejoint SouthBridge comme nouvel associé gérant
close 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 Donald Kaberuka et Lionel Zinsou, a le plaisir d’annoncer la cooptation d’Emeryc Kpenou en tant qu’associé-gérant (Partner). Béninois, français et britannique, s’appuyant sur un riche parcours international, Emeryc Kpenou souhaite …
Jean-Christ Ametepe, promoted to Managing Director of SouthBridge Abidjan office
close 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 office. Jean-Christ joined SouthBridge +3 years ago at the early stage of the company and advanced through progressively more responsible positions where he has played a key role …
Brazil Africa Forum 2021 to focus on natural resources and urgent actions to achieve sustainable development
close 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 current global agenda, the Brazil Africa Forum 2021 will make a call to action for the protection of natural resources and environmental …