October 30, 2015
Africa: Frontier 100 Spotlights African Businesses in the World-Class Space
The rapid development of Africa's private sector and emergence of a new class of leading African companies were highlighted at the Initiative for Global Development's Frontier 100… Read more »
October 19, 2015
Africa: IGD Fall Frontier 100 Forum: African Business in the World-Class Space
Every year, IGD convenes top African and global CEOs and senior executives for the Frontier 100 Forum. The Forum provides a platform for participants to discuss business and… Read more »
Africa: Dark Continent? How Africa's Communications Revolutions Is Eroding Bad Press
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 »
Africa: You Asked, We Answered: How Have Perceptions of Africa as 'High Risk' Affected Investment?
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 »
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 »
October 07, 2015
Africa: Initiative for Global Development's Frontier 100 Forum to Focus on Strengthening Africa's Private Sector to Spur Innovation, Job Creation and Global Competitiveness
Top International and African business leaders to meet in Washington, DC for the Frontier 100 Forum from October 19-21 Read more »
June 08, 2015
Africa: Initiative for Global Development's Frontier 100 Forum Offers Business-Led Solutions to Propel Development and Economic Growth in Africa
Initiative for Global Development's Frontier 100 Forum offers Business-Led Solutions to Propel development and economic growth in Africa Read more »
Africa: Initiative for Global Development's Frontier 100 Forum Offers Business-led Solutions to Propel Development and Economic Growth in Africa
The world’s leading business leaders operating in Africa convened for three days of exclusive talks to strategize on cross-cutting challenges to propel economic growth and… 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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May 14, 2015
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: 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: 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: IGD'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: Media Advisory - Frontier 100 Forum in Cape Town, May 31 - June 2
INITIATIVE FOR GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT'S FRONTIER 100 FORUM TO STRATEGIZE ON ADVANCING A BUSINESS-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT AGENDA IN AFRICA 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 »
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 »
March 11, 2015
Nigeria: Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir Of Kano, in Washington for Housing Agreement with International Green Structures
Agreement offers prime example that business goes on despite Nigeria's current challenges, including a close presidential election, Boko Haram violence, and depreciating currency… Read more »
Africa: Press Release - Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano, in Washington for Housing Agreement With International Green Structures
International Green Structures (IGS Ltd) and Nigeria's Countrywide Housing Company (CHC Ltd) today along with the Nigerian delegation met with the Export-Import Bank of the United… Read more »
March 02, 2015
Africa: New Handbook to Accelerate Power Investments in Africa
In Africa, more than two-thirds of the population lives without electricity. Current estimates suggest that Africa needs $40 billion of new energy investment each year to begin to… Read more »
November 05, 2014
Africa: Business Perspective on Addressing Skills Gap
The phrase "Africa is rising" has been used over the past decade to describe the continent's economic trajectory. The steady growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) across the… Read more »
October 22, 2014
Africa: Innovative Investing: IGD Frontier 100 Forum - Day One
A recap of the exciting discussions on the future of investing in African business. Read more »
October 21, 2014
Africa: CEOs and Investors Meet in New York City for Frontier 100 Forum to Discuss Innovative Investing in African Emerging Markets
Forum hosted by the Initiative for Global Development brings together leading African and international CEOs, senior executives, and investors to discuss investing in Africa Read more »
October 20, 2014
Africa: African Solutions to African Problems: Cultivating Future Leaders
Yinka Oyinlola CEO, Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) Read more »
Africa: Dark Continent? How Africa's Communications Revolution is Eroding Bad Press
Joan Mower Voice of America Read more »
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