Finance and Investment Council
Purpose: Patient Capital for African Makers
The Finance and Investment Council draws on financial expertise from across Africa to help businesses reach capital and financial innovation. Global markets price African risk in ways that make borrowing dear and long-term money scarce. By connecting investors, promoting credit access and advocating fair policy, the Council works to bring patient finance to those who make things here.
Our Vision
Unlocking Fair, Long-Term Finance
To make Africa a preferred destination for productive investment, with fairly priced long-term finance and sound financial innovation.
Our Mission
Advancing Financial Access and Innovation
- Facilitate Capital Access: Introduce businesses to investors, development finance institutions and other funding sources that support growth.
- Support SME Credit: Promote credit guarantees and lending that reach small and medium enterprises.
- Advocate for Fair Terms: Press for guarantees, debt relief or swaps that free money for productive investment, and for an end to illicit financial outflows.
- Promote Financial Networking: Host events that connect businesses, financial institutions and investors.
Expert Committee: Financial Innovators and Reformers
The Finance and Investment Committee includes:
- Venture Capitalists and angel investors who share funding insights and opportunities.
- Banking Professionals offering expertise in credit and financial services.
- Policy Advisors focused on investment reform and tax strategy.
- SME Representatives to keep the work aligned with small business needs.
Industry Experts addressing sector-specific financial challenges.
Engagement with Authorities: Advocating for Fair Finance
National-Level Engagement:
- Collaborate with national financial institutions to widen access to credit and funding for start-ups and SMEs.
Regional-Level Collaboration:
- Partner with regional development banks and other public financial bodies to promote investment in productive sectors.
Continental-Level Representation:
- Engage with the African Development Bank, Afreximbank and ministries of finance to address financial regulation and attract long-term investment.
Council Convener: Driving Financial Advocacy
The Convener for Financial Advocacy will:
- Lead initiatives to widen access to capital and investment.
- Represent members’ financial needs in discussions with regulators, lenders and investors.
- Organise finance and investment events to foster networking and collaboration.
Why This Council Matters
- For Businesses: Opens access to vital funding for growth and innovation.
- For Communities: Strengthens local jobs and opportunity through more business activity.
For Africa’s Growth: Moves capital into African production and processing, not only extraction.
Unlock Financial Opportunity in Africa
Join the Finance and Investment Council to connect with funding sources, influence financial policy and drive growth for African businesses. Become a Member Today and help shape Africa's financial future!
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About
The Make In Africa Global Summit (MIAGS) is a global platform connecting leaders, businesses, investors, institutions and policymakers shaping the next era of economic growth across the Global South and Africa.
MIAGS advances South–South cooperation, trade, investment, industrialization, technology, infrastructure and economic resilience, creating platforms for dialogue, strategic partnerships and cross-border opportunities.
Our mission is to strengthen the Global South and Africa’s role in the global economy by connecting capital with opportunity, innovation with markets and economic priorities with action—while fostering a more connected, productive and influential economic future.