Report – Success Stories in the Creative Industries in Africa and other Emerging Markets

This report, “Success Stories in the Creative Industries in Africa and Other Emerging Markets,” profiles 12 creative businesses from six African countries and compares them with 10 examples from markets such as India and Vietnam. Conducted through Proparco’s CREA Fund technical assistance, the study aims to deepen understanding of the Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) and promote increased investment in the sector.

Alliance Progress Report

Provides an overview of the Alliance for Entrepreneurship in Africa, including achievements, future prospects, member expansion, knowledge sharing and ecosystem-building strategies.

Annual Impact Report 2023

Describes I&P’s work financing and supporting SMEs in Africa, with impact metrics and insights from more than 260 SMEs across over twenty African countries.

Impact Report 2025

Reflects I&P-supported projects across Africa and highlights progress toward inclusive, sustainable and resilient African economies. Useful for SME investment and entrepreneurial ecosystem learning.

IPDEV ESG and Impact Annual Report

Covers I&P’s investment continuum from seed funding and acceleration to SME financing, and explains how I&P supports entrepreneurs and impact investment companies across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Impact Outlook 2024

Reports AfricInvest’s impact and sustainability approach, including climate-risk integration, employment, inclusion and private capital. Relevant for private equity and venture capital in Africa.

Impact Outlook 2023

Shows AfricInvest’s impact approach, investment decision-making, ecosystem-building role in African private equity and venture capital, and insights on impact challenges and opportunities.

AFD Group Essentials: Results & Outlook 2024-2025

Includes Choose Africa 2 and the Group’s entrepreneurship and SME support agenda in Africa. Useful for understanding French development finance approaches to African entrepreneurship and SME growth.

Digital Opportunities in African Businesses

Analyzes digitalization opportunities for African firms, including formal businesses and microbusinesses. Relevant for SME productivity, tech adoption, digital infrastructure, startups, and private investment opportunities across Africa.