AfDB approves $20M investment in private equity fund targeting infrastructure in Africa

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African Development Bank has approved a $20 million equity investment in the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund I. The fund is projected to create 3,278 full-time equivalent jobs over the period 2023-2035, including 1,676 jobs for women. AfDB’s investment will support Africa50 to crowd in private capital into African infrastructure through a PE fund vehicle that private investors better understand.

Source : Market Trends Africa

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