OVERVIEW OF AFRICA’S FINANCIAL SECTOR Long term finance and capital markets1
Expanding on the general overview of the financial sector in Africa, this second article focuses on the development of the capital markets and the recent initiatives to attract long-term capital to the continent. Capital markets in Africa are still in their infancy and mirror the economic development of the continent. However, the evolution over the last decade prior to COVID-19 pandemic underscores the growth potential.
The State of Blended Finance 2020
This report uses blended finance data and insights compiled by Convergence to provide an updated analysis of the blended finance market, including blended approaches, sectors, regions and investor trends. It concludes with reflections on the journey to advancing blended finance at scale, exploring key challenges and progress made to date.