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Impact investing made difficult in Africa

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The difficulty faced by impact investors in accessing funds in Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bernard Chidzero, senior advisor to The Bridgespan Group.

Topics of discussion include: Bridgespan’s business model; challenges facing Africa-based fund managers in accessing capital for social impact; a definition of impact investing; comparisons with venture and other types of funding on the continent.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production
18 Aug 2023 English South Africa Business News · News

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