October 03, 2017
Africa: USAID Administrator Mark Green to Deliver Remarks on Engaging the Private Sector in Africa's Development
USAID Administrator Mark Green will be a speaker for the Fireside Chat. A Congressional Roundtable will focus on shaping U.S.-Africa trade and economic policy. Read more »
October 13, 2016
Africa: IGD Frontier 100 Forum Galvanized Private Sector Action on Creating an Enabling Environment for Africa's Economic Transformation
The head of the African Development Bank (AfDB) called on the private sector to rally behind the Bank’s bold new agenda for Africa’s economic transformation –… Read more »
September 18, 2016
Africa: IGD and African Development Bank Join Forces to Mobilize Action on Creating an Enabling Environment for Africa's Transformation
Forum session to rally private sector support on achieving the Bank's 'High 5s' for Africa's sustainable transformation. "Africa Investment Rising" (AIR) campaign to be launched at… Read more »
July 03, 2016
Nigeria: New Impact Assessment Report Highlights How Private Sector-Led Development Models Can 'Pave The Way' For Greater Development In Nigeria's Niger Delta
A newly-released impact assessment report by the Initiative for Global Development showed that Chevron-supported nongovernmental organizations have “moved the needle”… Read more »
October 19, 2015
Africa: Entering Africa: 3 Considerations for Your First Investments
This article is part of our blog series "Celebrating the African Business Narrative: Experiences from the Continent". Setting the stage for the Fall Forum, this series focuses on… Read more »
June 03, 2015
Africa: LIVE BLOG: Frontier 100 Forum Sessions - Cape Town, South Africa, May 31 - June 2, 2015
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April 03, 2015
Africa: Cross-Cutting Insights: #FRONTIER100 Forum Themes on Common Solutions for Growth
IGD is gearing up for this year's Frontier 100 Forum in Cape Town. Instead of focusing on sector specific topics, we're discussing cross-cutting themes that impact all sectors.… Read more »
April 22, 2015
Africa: Using Shared Value to Address Business Challenges
Often business strategies and positive social impact are seen as tradeoffs. Many argue that businesses are harmful: they can use limited resources, create unsafe working… Read more »
May 14, 2015
Africa: Beyond Standardized PPAS
While standardizing power purchase agreements (PPAs) will help accelerate negotiations for independent power projects, it’s up to all stakeholders involved to create an… Read more »
Africa: Initiative for Global Development's Frontier 100 Forum to Strategize on Advancing a Business-Driven Development Agenda in Africa
top international and African business leaders to gather in Cape Town for the Frontier 100 Forum from May 31-June 2 Read more »
Africa: Media Advisory: Initiative For Global Development's Frontier 100 Forum To Strategize On Advancing A Business-Driven Development Agenda In Africa
Just days prior to the World Economic Forum on Africa, the Initiative for Global Development (IGD) will convene its Frontier 100 Forum on May 31 to June 2, in Cape Town, South… Read more »
Africa: Initiative For Global Development's Frontier 100 Forum To Strategize On Advancing A Business-Driven Development Agenda In Africa
Top International and African Business Leaders To Gather In Cape Town For The Frontier 100 Forum From May 31-June 2 Read more »
September 30, 2014
Africa: Five African CEOs to Join the Board of Directors of the Initiative for Global Development
The Initiative for Global Development (IGD) is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. IGD, a nonprofit organization, engages a global… Read more »
Africa: Five African CEOs To Join The Board Of Directors Of The Initiative For Global Development
Top business leaders in Africa to steer strategic direction of nonprofit organization dedicated to driving poverty reduction by catalyzing business growth and investment in Africa Read more »