Africa: POSTPONED Frontier 100 - Africa@Crossroads - Industrialization & Manufacturing: Improving Value-Addition for Jobs & Wealth Creation

UPDATE: The Frontier 100 Forum has been rescheduled for April 15-16, 2020. Read more »

Africa: The 2019 IGD Frontier 100 Forum - Africa@Crossroads: Unlocking Intra-African Trade through SME Business Growth and Skills Development

The Mayflower Hotel, Read more »

Africa: IGD Panel Session Aims to Accelerate Action On Financing African Agro-Processing Industry

Afreximbank President Dr. Benedict Okey Oramah to Deliver Remarks at the Opening Reception Read more »

Africa: IGD's Africa Investment Rising U.S. Roadshow Tour Builds Momentum and Action On Increasing Greater U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment

The Initiative for Global Development (IGD) concluded its inaugural U.S. roadshow tour, which was held from April 18-May 1, to showcase the tremendous business and investment… Read more »

Africa: IGD Roadshow Stop in Des Moines to Boost Agribusiness and Agro-industry to Fuel Africa's Global Competitiveness

The Initiative for Global Development (IGD) will embark on a U.S. roadshow, to be held on April 18-May 1, to showcase the tremendous business and investment potential in Africa.… Read more »

Africa: Capitol Hill Reception to Launch U.S. Roadshow Tour, Announce Partnership on Africa Investment Forum

Charles Boamah, Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank, to announce partnership with IGD on the Bank’s Africa Investment Forum Read more »

Africa: Capitol Hill Reception to Launch U.S. Roadshow Tour, Announce Partnership On Africa Investment Forum

- The Initiative for Global Development (IGD) will officially launch its inaugural Africa Investment Rising Roadshow Tour with a Special Reception on Wednesday, April 18 from… Read more »

Africa: Finding the Optimal Energy Mix to Electrify Africa

HOUSTON ROADSHOW BLOG Read more »

Africa: Initiative for Global Development Announces Sponsorship Line Up for U.S. Roadshow Tour

Sponsors announced for the inaugural Africa Investment Rising’s four-city U.S. Roadshow Tour to Spur Trade and Investment in Africa Read more »

Africa: Why U.S. Companies Need to Include Africa in their Global Growth Strategies Categories

Grant T. Harris, CEO of Harris Africa Partners LLC, makes a compelling case on why U.S. companies need to map out how Africa’s dynamic markets fit into their… Read more »

Africa: Leila Ndiaye Joins the Initiative for Global Development As Executive Vice-President

Ndiaye brings 25 years of experience as an African affairs expert and accomplished senior policy and business strategist Read more »

Africa: U.S. Roadshow Tour to Spur Action on Increasing U.S. Investment in Africa

Tour Aims to  Foster Greater Business Connections Between African and U.S. Businesses and Investors Read more »

Africa: IGD to Embark on a U.S. Roadshow Tour to Spur Action on Increasing Investment in Africa

Initiative for Global Development (IGD)  will embark on a four-city roadshow tour from April 18-28, 2018, across the United States aimed at re-shaping perceptions on doing… Read more »

Africa: Statement by Dr. Mima S. Nedelcovych, President & CEO of the Initiative for Global Development (IGD)

As someone who has spent his whole life on the African continent, and in my present capacity as President and CEO of the Initiative for Global Development (IGD) , an influential… Read more »

Africa: African High-Level Officials and Private Sector Leaders to Chart Actionable Plan to Accelerate Africa's Agricultural Transformation

Private sector leaders working in Africa's agriculture sector are invited to request an invitation to attend the African Development Bank's first high-level convening,… Read more »

Africa: IGD Fall Frontier 100 Forum to Convene African and Global Business Leaders, Investors to Drive Action on Increasing U.S. Investment in Africa

African Development Bank and African Export-Import Bank (Afeximbank) will serve as Collaborating Partners for the IGD Fall Forum  Read more »

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 »

Africa: African and Global Business Leaders Convened for Spring IGD Frontier 100 Forum to Mobilize Action on Job Creation and Inclusive Growth in Africa

Frontier Leaders called for greater advocacy with governments in creating an enabling business environmentt, boosting energy access, strengthening markets in growth sectors like… Read more »

Africa: IGD Spring Frontier 100 Forum to Drive Private Sector Action on Spurring Job Creation and Innovation in Africa

African Development Bank and African Export-Import Bank (AFEXIMBANK) will serve as collaborating partners for the IGD Spring Forum. Forum to open with a special breakfast session… Read more »

Africa: It's Time for U.S. Companies to See Africa as an Investment Destination

Former White House Principal Advisor on Sub-Saharan Africa outlines why American companies should invest in Africa Read more »

Africa: Trump Win - A Business Opportunity in the Making

Reflections on the election of Donald J. Trump to the U.S. Presidency and Africa Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as U.S president in January 2017. So, what does this mean for the… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: Electrify Africa Act Signed Into Law

The Electrify Africa Act was signed into law on February 8. The law is aimed at rapidly expanding electricity in Sub-Saharan African countries to drive economic growth on the… Read more »