FSD Africa 33d ago

How can African institutional capital move beyond government securities and into the real economy? In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, Hamdiya Ismaila, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Savannah Impact Advisory, discusses the structural challenges and emerging opportunities shaping Ghana’s investment landscape. From the evolution of asset management and venture capital to the role of pension funds in financing SMEs, the conversation explores what it will take to deepen local capital markets and support long-term economic growth. Hamdia also shares the thinking behind the Ci-Gaba Fund-of-Funds model, designed to mobilise domestic institutional capital and channel it towards businesses capable of creating jobs, improving livelihoods and driving sustainable growth across West Africa. The episode offers valuable insight into fundraising, market development, regulatory reform and the partnerships needed to unlock more patient capital across the continent. Subscribe and listen to more episodes of Financing Africa’s Future.