There is potential for Africa's Islamic bond or sukuk market to meet the continent's funding requirements for its extensive infrastructure development, according to S&P Global Ratings.
In S&P's article, Africa's Small Sukuk Market Shows Significant Promise , the ratings agency shares on the benefits of growing the Islamic bond market. These Islamic bonds are structured in a way to yield returns that does not infringe on Islamic law.
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