From Peril to Prosperity: Redefining Infrastructure Investment in Africa's High-Risk Countries

From the Central African Republic to Somalia and Sudan, African countries beset by political and security risks are finding it increasingly difficult to access financing and inspire confidence among local investors and international lenders. Amid a resurgence of coups d’état, insecurity and terrorism, mitigation measures and sovereign guarantees may be critical to alter the risk perception and alleviate investor concerns of expropriation, breach of contract and non-payment. Following the example of the Port of Berbera, new solutions are needed. How can fragile states, DFIs and the private sector collaborate to derisk infrastructure investment, notably in strategic sectors, such as telecommunications?
Key points:
- Contractual risk allocation, support agreements and co-investment: What role can the insurance and risk-management sectors play as guarantors?
- How can DFIs continue to finance projects in high-risk nations and maintain profitability?
- How can multinationals continue to invest in fragile African states?
MODERATOR
Jennifer ZABASAJJA - Correspondent and Anchor, Bloomberg TV
SPEAKERS
Delphine TRAORÉ - CEO General Insurance, SanlamAllianz
Christopher CHIJIUTOMI - Managing Director and Head of Africa, BII
Admassu TADESSE - Group President & Managing Director, Trade & Development Bank
Mohammed AKOOJEE - CEO & Managing Director Sub-Saharan Africa, DP World
Kinapara COULIBALY - Managing Director, BNETD