Unlocking Regional Liquidity: Emerging Opportunities in East Africa’s Public and Private Capital Markets

Unlocking Regional Liquidity: Emerging Opportunities in East Africa’s Public and Private Capital Markets

This report examines the current state and prospects of public and private capital markets in East Africa. It highlights the historical development of the markets in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania, analyses their performance and identifies key trends hampering their continued growth.

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East Africa’s Growth & Investment Landscape: A Look at 2024’s Third Quarter for the Region’s Biggest Players 

East Africa’s Growth & Investment Landscape: A Look at 2024’s Third Quarter for the Region’s Biggest Players 

With the projected growth acceleration of 1.6% points in 2024 from 3.5% in 2023, East African countries have positive forecasts for their economic growth. In particular, four economies – Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda – already account for around 84% of the region’s output. 

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East Africa’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy: Crafting National AI Strategies for the Region in the Face of the Global Tech Revolution

East Africa’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy: Crafting National AI Strategies for the Region in the Face of the Global Tech Revolution

Over 90% of artificial intelligence (AI) research is from North America, Europe, and China, with less than 5% coming from Africa. As the world rapidly enters an era defined by an AI revolution, East Africa finds itself lagging significantly.

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Addressing Load Shedding in East Africa: The Potential Role of Machine Learning in Solving the Region’s Electricity Crisis

Addressing Load Shedding in East Africa: The Potential Role of Machine Learning in Solving the Region’s Electricity Crisis

Load shedding, the deliberate shutdown of electricity in parts of a power distribution network to prevent the collapse of the entire system, has become a daily challenge for many East Africans.  

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