Africa50 makes a strong case for strategic partnerships with Sovereign Wealth Funds

21 October 2021

At a discussion on “Sovereign Wealth Funds as Strategic Allies for a Resilient, Inclusive Africa”, the Senior Director, Strategy and Investor Relations Opuiyo Oforiokuma highlighted the need for new kinds of partnerships and presented the company’s unique investment offering to institutional investors, with the recently launched Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund.

At that event, CEO Alain Ebobissé delivered a keynote address, pointing out that infrastructure investments offer long-term, counter-cyclical returns, and a strong development impact. The Vice-President, Private Sector Infrastructure and Industrialization at African Development Bank, Solomon Quaynor also shared insights on the continent at the event.

The session was organized by Morocco’s sovereign wealth fund Ithmar Capital, at the country’s Dubai Expo pavilion.

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