African Economic Outlook 2023
Provides Africa-wide analysis of economic trends, risks, investment needs, and development priorities. Useful for SME and entrepreneurship stakeholders tracking macroeconomic conditions and private-sector opportunities.
Country Focus Report 2023 – Nigeria: Mobilizing Private Sector Financing for Climate and Green Growth
Assesses the role of private sector financing in climate action and green growth in Nigeria. Relevant for green SMEs, climate finance, and sector-specific investment opportunities.
Circular Economy Overview 2024
Provides an overview of EIB circular economy work, including financing and advisory for projects that reduce resource use, support sustainable growth, create jobs, and improve business models. Useful for green SMEs and circular-economy entrepreneurs.
Finance in Africa: Uncertain Times, Resilient Banks
Analyzes the African banking sector, financing conditions, shocks, gender diversity in business and banking, sustainable finance, and support for economic development and climate action.
Strategy in Action: Reimagining Development Finance – IFC Annual Report 2024
IFC’s 2024 annual report includes references to African business digitalization, private sector finance, women entrepreneurs, SMEs, trade, jobs, and digital transformation. Useful as institutional context for IFC’s private-sector and SME-facing priorities.
Creating Value for Women-Owned Businesses in Africa
Focuses on IFC’s Banking on Women approach in Africa and illustrates how financial institutions and advisory support can unlock value for women-owned businesses. Relevant for women entrepreneurship, SME finance, and financial sector strategies.
Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders
Explores barriers faced by women-owned firms in accessing trade finance and international markets, with interviews in Kenya and Nigeria among other markets. Useful for gender-lens SME finance, trade finance, and export-oriented entrepreneurship.
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.
