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.
The Attention Economy in the Digital Age
Digital firms in the attention economy use business models that monetise consumer attention, mainly through advertising. This provides free or discounted services to users, who “pay” by viewing ads. While this creates economic value, it also brings negative side effects—such as reduced cognitive abilities—that may impact GDP. Compared to traditional media, digital platforms, especially social media, amplify these effects due to their unique features. Regulators can address these harms, for example, by restricting the most damaging platform features.
Unlocking Legal Pathways for Blended Finance
Provides case studies and global insights to support the more effective use and scaling of blended finance structures. Useful for DFIs, fund managers and SME finance platforms.
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.
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.
Impact Report 2025 Edition on FY24 Data
Reports FY24 impact data including employment, diversity and inclusion, environmental policies and investee-level impact. Useful for investors and entrepreneurs interested in impact reporting practices.
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.
How Can African SME Funds Mobilise More Capital?
Explores why African SME funds struggle to raise capital and how more capital can be mobilized for funds serving SMEs. Highly relevant for SME finance, fund managers, DFIs and impact investors.
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.
IPAE1 Annual ESG and Impact Report
Focuses on I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs 1 and the challenges faced by African SMEs, including macroeconomic volatility, political risk and access to suitable investment models.
