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Ep12: Investing in Africa: Renewable Power to Entrepreneurship
Ep12: Investing in Africa: Renewable Power to Entrepreneurship
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Oct 20, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Join us for a conversation with Walid Labadi, assistant general counsel, Africa, at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), about IFC’s investments in North Africa, specifically Egypt and Yemen, in recent years. We delve into wide-scale renewable energy projects, foreign direct investment, the effects of the global pandemic, and the role of IFC and private sector investment in supporting entrepreneurs. We also discuss the differences between the business and legal side of project development and what’s ripe for further investment in Africa.
Released:
Oct 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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