Tag Archives: IFC

• EMPEA launches African PE council

  Nov 07, 2010

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  Analysis, Industry News, Other Headlines, Pan Africa

  The Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA) has launched a think-tank of senior African private equity professionals to support its activities in the African space. Watch nowmore →

• Rwanda, Cape Verde, Zambia top new regulations charts

  Nov 07, 2010

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  Countries, Industry News, Other Headlines, Regions, Regulation, Research, Risk, Sub Sahara, Zambia

  Rwanda, Cape Verde, and Zambia have topped global charts as the most improved regulatory environments for starting a business, according to a joint International Finance Corporation and World Bank report. Watch nowmore →

• Sub-Sahara Africa interest soars

  Sep 28, 2010

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  Analysis, Regions, Sub Sahara

  Private equity capital committed to Africa’s sub-Sahara region has reached record high levels, as interest in the region continues to soar. Watch nowmore →

• ECP’s Spencon gets $12m IFC debt

  Sep 06, 2010

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  Countries, Debt, East, Infrastructure, Kenya, Other Headlines, Regions, Sectors, Sub Sahara

  Emerging Capital Partners engineering portfolio company Spencon International has received a $12m debt facility from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Watch nowmore →

• ECP III closes at $613m

  Sep 06, 2010

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  Africa Focused, Buyout, Central, East, Expansion, Funds, North, Pan Africa, Regions, South, Sub Sahara, West

  Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) Africa Fund III has reached its final close at $613million, making it one of the largest Africa-focused funds raised this year. Watch nowmore →