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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
September 15, 2026
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African leaders seek to unlock $4tn for development
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 – More than 300 policymakers, regulators, investors and development finance leaders from over 20 African countries are meeting in Nairobi to explore ways of directing more…..
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Over 300 policymakers, investors, and leaders from more than 20 African countries are meeting in Nairobi for the third Sustainable Capital Markets Conference to find ways to unlock an estimated $4 trillion in domestic capital for development and climate projects.
- African institutional investors manage approximately $4 trillion, but only 2.7% is invested in infrastructure and productive sectors.
- Organized by FSD Africa and its partners, the conference aims to redirect these funds towards infrastructure, energy, climate resilience, and job-creating sectors amidst slowing foreign funding and rising government debt.
- Discussions will also cover the limited use of corporate bonds and will result in an Africa Capital Markets Roadmap to strengthen continental markets and mobilize domestic capital.
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