FSD Africa 89d ago

Africa is not short of capital; it is often a question of how that capital is deployed and under what conditions. In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, Chinua Azubike, Chief Executive Officer of InfraCredit, joins the conversation to examine how domestic capital can be more effectively channelled into infrastructure and other long-term assets. With African pension funds, insurers and asset managers holding significant pools of capital, the discussion focuses on what is required to move beyond conservative allocations and into sectors that support economic activity. Drawing on InfraCredit’s work, he outlines how credit guarantees and risk-sharing mechanisms are being used to reduce risk and improve access to finance for infrastructure projects, particularly in local currency. The episode also reflects on the structural considerations that shape investment decisions, from market confidence to the design of financial instruments, and what it will take to build more consistent participation from institutional investors. Watch or listen now, subscribe for more conversations and explore our other episodes on financing Africa’s future.