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📢 Investment Project Alert! 📢 Africa's urbanization relies heavily on fossil fuels, posing environmental challenges. Sustainable solutions like active and electric mobility offer pathways to sustainability, emissions reduction, and economic growth. Discover the Africa Mobility Research Institute! Why is this relevant today: 🚀 High Growth Potential: Rapid urbanization in Africa creates vast opportunities for sustainable mobility solutions. 🌿 Sustainability Impact: Align your investments with UN SDGs, enhance ESG portfolios, and contribute to long-term socioeconomic benefits. 🤝 Strategic Partnerships: Foster collaboration and innovation to build local expertise in sustainable mobility. And more than everything, the climate benefits are obvious. Cycling, EVs, and e-bikes reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote cleaner transport options for the continent 🌱 Want to know more? Meet Shail Damarasingh as the team will be looking for funding to take his project off the ground, and will be pitching the project at Smarter Mobility Africa summit, on 2-4 October 2024 in Johannesburg. Review the summit agenda here: https://lnkd.in/diiNx7xe If you're interested in learning more about Shail Damarasingh, register for the summit here: https://lnkd.in/dDwmrF-a 🚀 Feature your project in our directory: https://bit.ly/3VViT9i #smaforall #smasummit #mobilityinvestment #urbantransport #sustainability

🌍 Join us for our upcoming Practitioners' Perspective webinar as we delve into the future of transformative transport services in Africa. 🚀 🗓️ Thursday 21st March at 14:00hrs CAT (12:00 hrs GMT, 13:00 WAT) 🖥️ Online - Register now: https://lnkd.in/eQ4WT3yP 🎙️ Key Topics: 1️⃣ Electrification of Public Transport: Exploring challenges and opportunities. 2️⃣ Initiatives and Innovations: Spotlight on clean, electric transport solutions. 3️⃣ Prospects and Opportunities: Scaling up sustainable development initiatives. 4️⃣ Challenges and Solutions: Overcoming obstacles in the transition to clean transit. 5️⃣ Role of Stakeholders: Collaboration for sustainable transport solutions. 🔊 Speaker Highlight: Doreen Orishaba, Managing Director of BasiGo Rwanda, will share valuable insights from her experience in sustainable transport. 🎯 Who Should Attend? Transport practitioners, policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, and anyone interested in sustainable transport solutions in Africa. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage with leading experts in the field. Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eQ4WT3yP #SustainableTransport #CleanTransit #AfricanTransport #Webinar #TRATSEDI

Join us for our forthcoming Practitioners' Perspective webinar where we engage with practitioners involved in transformative transport services. This session will delve into the creation of the future of clean, electric public transit on the continent, featuring Doreen Orishaba, the Managing Director of BasiGo Rwanda, as a distinguished speaker. Thursday 21st March at 14:00hrs CAT (12:00 hrs GMT, 13:00 WAT) Online - To register, please visit - https://lnkd.in/eQ4WT3yP Key Topics: 1️⃣ Electrification of Public Transport: Understanding the current landscape and challenges in implementing electric public transit systems in Africa. 2️⃣ Initiatives and Innovations: Exploring the efforts of practitioners to introduce clean, electric transport solutions in various African countries. 3️⃣ Prospects and Opportunities: Assessing the potential for scaling up electric public transit projects and the associated opportunities for sustainable development. 4️⃣ Challenges and Solutions: Addressing the obstacles faced in transitioning to clean, electric public transit and identifying potential solutions. 5️⃣ Role of Stakeholders: Discussing the collaborative efforts required from governments, private sector entities, and civil society to promote sustainable transport solutions in Africa. Speaker: Doreen Orishaba, Managing Director of BasiGo Rwanda, brings extensive experience in the field of sustainable transport and will provide valuable insights into the topic. Audience: Transport practitioners, policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, and anyone interested in sustainable transport solutions in Africa. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of clean, electric public transit in Africa and engage with leading experts in the field. Register now to secure your spot at the Practitioners' Perspective webinar at TRATSEDI. To register, please visit - https://lnkd.in/eQ4WT3yP

🌍 Sustainable Development in Africa: A Resource or Trap? 🌍 Africa holds immense potential for growth through sustainable development. However, the lack of infrastructure and policies can turn this opportunity into a challenge. We need to focus on long-term planning, investing in quality and relevant education, renewable energy, and waste management etc. Empowering local innovators and fostering green entrepreneurship will be key to transforming sustainability into a driving force for economic growth. Let’s collaborate to ensure sustainable development in Africa becomes a powerful resource for future generations! 💡🌱 “What are some examples of successful sustainable development in your region?” 🎥 Mambe Churchill Nanje #Sustainability #Africa #GreenGrowth #Innovation #Future

The Africa’s New Green Horizon report from Business Sweden highlights Africa’s immense potential in green sectors like #renewable #energy and #circular #economies. But it also reminds us of a bigger picture: Africa has been deeply shaped by the Global North’s economic policies and #environmental #footprint. Now is the time to make sustainable investment a way to build a more balanced, collaborative future. As Bill Gates emphasized, this potential can only be fully realized through equitable investment, prioritizing innovation in ways that bring opportunities to all parts of the continent, not just the most visible sectors or urban areas. At SomaRecycle, we’re working to turn #plastic #waste into essential building materials in Somaliland and Somalia, an example of what’s possible with local solutions addressing global challenges. The opportunities are here—alongside a young, resilient workforce and innovative solutions waiting to grow. For those watching Africa as a “frontier market,” this may be the time to shift from #interest to #action. 📥 Read the Business Sweden report and explore why Africa’s green economy is a strategic and impactful path forward. Link in comment. #Africa #SustainableDevelopment #GreenEconomy #Innovation #Investment #Somaliland #Somalia #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #PlasticRecycling #Sustainability #FutureOfAfrica Sayidali Ahmed Ismail Abdullahi Degmo Daar

As Africa's urbanization accelerates, the need for sustainable infrastructure becomes even more pressing. Projects like Lagos State’s green rail, highlighted during ASIS 2024, underscore the value of strategic investments in building resilient and future-ready cities. These bold initiatives are not only reshaping urban landscapes but also creating pathways for economic growth that align with global sustainability goals. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, Honourable Commissioner, MCCTI, emphasized that Lagos is positioning itself as a model for other African cities by championing infrastructure projects that prioritize inclusivity and sustainability. #ASIS2024 #SustainableDevelopment #Partnerships

This Earth Day, let's make it Africa's Biggest Hour! At Africa 118 Inc., we stand with the world in celebrating #EarthDay and this year's theme, "Invest In Our Planet". We believe businesses have a responsibility to be environmentally conscious. Here's how we're doing our part: Promoting paperless communication and digital marketing solutions. Encouraging sustainable practices within our team. Partnering with clients who share our commitment to a greener future. Let's all do our part to protect our planet. What are you doing to invest in Earth? Share your ideas in the comments below! #BiggestHourForEarth #Africa118 #EmpoweringAfrica

In an op-ed for African Business Magazine, Tidiane Doucoure—Director of EM Alternative Credit at Ninety One and fund manager of The Private Infrastructure Development Group company Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) —advocates for mobility to be adopted as an investment approach that deepens the connections between people, goods and places. Within the article, Tidiane writes that 'the growth of Africa's population from close to 1.3 billion to 2.5 billion by 2050 underscores the urgency to invest in mobility and transport infrastructure across the continent and provides multiple routes to securing commercially sound returns. The region needs more private investment to deliver the development gains required as rural-urban migration increases, cities swell in size, and the speed of demographic shifts accelerates.' Tidiane urges private capital to unlock African mobility and accelerate infrastructure development as a powerful play to improve social inclusion, drive climate action and boost productivity. Click https://lnkd.in/emVuFr4v to read the full text. #infrastructure #mobility #investment #privatecapital  #africandevelopment #privatedebt #impact #africa

I'm speaking at SuperReturn Africa 2024, taking place on 3-5 December at The Westin, Cape Town! Register now and use my code FKR3547EMSPK to save 10%: https://lnkd.in/eXApA-n5 I am looking forward to our panel discussion on "Sustainability in Practice" with Rosanne Whalley and Sofia Gedeon. How can sustainability solutions be better suited to the African context? In what ways can investors tackle the economic disparities that influence sustainability practices and differences between continents? What are the specific challenges and opportunities for climate-oriented investments in Africa, considering the region’s unique environmental and economic context? How can firms reduce the time and cost burdens that come with reporting? #SRAfrica SuperReturn #Sustainability #ClimateAction #

Sustainability: Pioneering a New Era for Businesses in Africa Africa is at the forefront of a transformative movement, where innovation meets responsibility. From eco-friendly startups to established enterprises embracing green practices, the continent is redefining what it means to do business in the 21st century. 🔋 Renewable Energy: Solar and wind power are lighting up communities and creating jobs, while reducing our carbon footprint. ♻️ Circular Economy: Businesses are turning waste into wealth, promoting recycling, and upcycling to minimize environmental impact. 🌾 Sustainable Agriculture: Farmers are adopting organic practices, conserving water, and protecting biodiversity to ensure food security and environmental health. 👩🏽💼 Empowering Communities: Sustainable business models are not just about profit—they’re about uplifting communities, creating fair employment, and fostering inclusive growth. Africa’s journey towards sustainability is not just a trend; it’s a commitment to a brighter, greener future. Click here for the in depth Sunday Mail’s Big Business Ideas article on sustainability and business https://lnkd.in/dn_M-pj3 Big Business Africa Stephene Chikozho is Chief Executive of Big Business Africa, a dynamic and influential network dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and success for businesses in Africa. Get in touch on ceo@bigbusiness.africa https://lnkd.in/d5mW8e-R #Sustainability #GreenBusiness #AfricaRising #EcoInnovation #RenewableEnergy #CircularEconomy #SustainableAgriculture #CommunityEmpowerment #FutureForward