Finance in Africa

Abstract

Africa’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis will depend on private firms sustaining and creating jobs. But even previously thriving enterprises have been badly hit by the crisis. This report outlines the consequences of the health crisis in Africa, the potential cost of the recovery and the willingness of banks to support green investments as they look to the future. A summary and the report’s key findings are available here. Foreword Executive summary 1. Banking in Africa: supporting a sustainable and inclusive recovery 2. Microfinance and COVID-19 3. Private equity and venture capital 4. Digital financial services 5. Greening Africa’s financial sector during crisis recovery 6. Partnering with African financial sectors to support businesses during the COVID-19 crisis