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Powering Africa: The Private Sector's Role in Africa’s Energy Transformation
IFC Audio Stories - April 19, 2024 14:56 - 13 minutesAt the 2024 Spring Meetings, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga announced an ambitious commitment to bring energy access to 300 million people in Africa by 2030, in partnership with the African Development Bank. But what will it take to achieve this, and how will the International Finance Cor...
Designing for Women: Tailoring Financial Solutions to Close the Gender Gap
IFC Audio Stories - March 25, 2024 13:08 - 11 minutesIn this episode of IFC Audio Stories we discuss women's economic empowerment with Jessica Schnabel, the Global Head of Banking on Women at IFC. Designing for women is a game-changing approach, says Jessica, as she shares insights on gender-focused financial instruments, services and initiatives ...
Private Sector Strategies for Water Sustainability
IFC Audio Stories - March 22, 2024 12:19 - 7 minutesThis World Water Day, IFC Audio Stories dives into the crucial topic of water. Host Lindy Mtongana is joined by IFC's Lalrin Sailo and George Butler to explore IFC's work in supporting emerging markets in meeting their sustainable development goals for water and sanitation. Learn about the role ...
Her Fintech Edge: Closing the Gender Gap in Financial Services
IFC Audio Stories - March 13, 2024 14:35 - 9 minutesIn this episode of IFC Audio Stories, host Lindy Mtongana is in conversation with the leads of a new report launched by IFC: Her Fintech Edge - Market Insights for Inclusive Growth. Anushe Khan and Jorge Godoy discuss the role of digital financial services in advancing women's financial inclusio...
Private Sector Solutions at the Global Refugee Forum
IFC Audio Stories - December 11, 2023 17:48 - 9 minutesIn this episode of IFC Audio Stories, host Lindy Mtongana explores the growing global displacement crisis with Michel Botzung, Head of the IFC-UNHCR Joint Initiative. With over 114 million forcibly displaced people globally, Michel discusses the upcoming 2023 Global Refugee Forum and the pivotal...
Road to COP28: IFC's Agenda at COP28
IFC Audio Stories - November 29, 2023 20:10 - 5 minutesIn the concluding episode of the Road to Cop28 Series on IFC Audio Stories, Jamie Fergusson IFC’s Global Director for Climate Business, provides an insightful preview of the upcoming summit. He outlines IFC’s agenda and commitment to achieving low-carbon resilient growth in emerging markets.
Road to COP28: IFC's Wisdom on Water
IFC Audio Stories - November 29, 2023 13:33 - 7 minutesIn this episode, Lindy Mtongana sits down with Rogerio Pilotto, a Senior Investment Officer in IFC’s Global Water team to discuss the crucial role of water in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Rogerio emphasizes how private sector investment in commercially viable water projects can h...
Road to COP28: Finance for a Changing Climate
IFC Audio Stories - November 13, 2023 18:09 - 7 minutesWith COP28 just weeks away, Lindy Mtongana sits down with IFC’s Global Head of Climate Finance, William Beloe to discuss the intersection between climate and finance, and how IFC’s partnerships with financial institutions are crucial to climate action.
Road to Cop28: IFC’s Green Hydrogen Vision
IFC Audio Stories - October 27, 2023 14:03 - 6 minutesIFC is embarking on the Road to COP28 with a mission to accelerate the transition to low-carbon, resilient markets. In this episode of IFC Audio Stories, Lindy Mtongana is joined by IFC’s Chief Investment Officer for Global Energy, Ignacio De Calonje to discuss the importance of green hydrogen...
Andile Africa
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 19, 2023 09:27 - 25 minutesAndile Africa is CEO of the Automotive Industry Development Center. The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) is a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) which is an agency of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development. The AIDC was established as a support...
Empowering Africa’s Creative Artisans through E-Commerce
IFC Audio Stories - September 19, 2023 05:11 - 9 minutesAs the world increasingly embraces e-commerce, IFC is partnering with an African startup to ensure the continent’s creative artisans don't get left behind. In its first foray into Africa’s creative sector IFC has invested $3.4 million in ANKA - an all-in-one e-commerce solution for African busin...
Rui Mendes Da Silva, Co-CEO of Kemet Automotive
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 18, 2023 09:19 - 8 minutesIn this discussion with Rui, you'll discover: -What is Kemet Automotive, and what is Rui's vision for it?...01:00 -Africa will not miss the green electrical revolution...03:00 -The future of mobility and electric vehicles in Africa...04:30 -The impact of trading under the AFCTA...06:00 ...
Ashit Shah
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 16, 2023 09:07 - 12 minutesAshit Shah is Chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufactures Association (APMA) and Kenya Automotive Manufacturers (KAM). In this discussion with Ashit, you'll discover: -The role of the Kenya automotive industry in the regional economic growth....00:50 -Kenya's biggest strength economicall...
Cherine Kallal of GB Automotive
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 15, 2023 09:58 - 14 minutesCherine Kallal is Senior Vice President-Business Development at GB Corp. She received an undergraduate degree from Loughborough University. In this episode, Cherine will discuss the current vehicle market in Africa, and what she sees in the next 5-10 years! In this episode, you'll discover: ...
David Coffey, President of AAAM
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 14, 2023 09:48 - 17 minutesWelcome to the show, David Coffey, president of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM). Key tenets of the AAM: African Automotive Eco-System: Work with African governments to unlock economic potential and promote the Automotive sector across the continent. Develop a netw...
Wandile Sihlobo
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 13, 2023 09:46 - 26 minutesWandile Sihlobo is the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and the author of two books, “A Country of Two Agricultures: The Disparities, The Challenges, The Solutions” and “Finding Common Ground: Land, Equity and Agriculture“. He is a Senior Lecturer Ex...
Amanda Kabagambe, Founder and CEO of Bethel Advisors
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 12, 2023 09:45 - 25 minutesAmanda is an economist, management consultant and project manager with over 13 years’ experience providing cross cutting advisory services to solve business issues, increase productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness of organizations. She has extensive experience working with executives in ...
Adam Molai, Founder of TRT Industries
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 11, 2023 09:44 - 34 minutesIn this episode, Our guest is Adam Molai. Adam is the founder and chairman of TRT Investments, and is also the founder of Jawa Kickstarter. Adam Molai is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur, founder and chairman of Pacific Cigarette. He also has companies in property development, retail, farming, trans...
Wael Amin, Partner with Sawari Ventures
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 09, 2023 09:40 - 18 minutesWael Amin became an entrepreneur at an early age founding his first company while still in college. After graduating at the age of 18, Wael Co-Founded ITWorx, and led its growth over a period of 20 years from start-up to one of the largest and most influential IT companies in the Middle East. Th...
Maxime Bayen, Co-Founder of Africa the Big Deal
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 08, 2023 10:32 - 20 minutesIn this episode, our guest is Maxime Bayen. Maxime is the head of venture building and lead venture partner, catalyst Fund. He's also co-founder Africa, the Big Deal. In this episode, you'll discover: -Maxim's experience doing business in Africa...00:45 -Big lessons learned to share with...
Marcus Watson of Kawi Safi Ventures
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 07, 2023 10:30 - 28 minutesMarcus Watson Marcus is a partner and investment director at Kawi Safi Ventures. In this episode, you'll discover: -Marcus' career journey from lawyer to African entrepreneur...04:00 -Advice for anyone wanting to invest in Africa...03:30 -The process for accessing funds from Kawi Safi......
Kamsy Osakwe of Access Bank
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 06, 2023 10:29 - 22 minutesKamsy has several years of experience in Africa's financial services industry, and works for one of Africa's largest banks, Access Bank. Please note the views expressed in this podcast are those of our guest, not necessarily those of the bank. In this episode, you'll discover: -Kamsy's exp...
Judith Li, Westerwelle Foundation
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 05, 2023 10:27 - 25 minutesJudith Li is the Director of Programs at the Westerwell Foundation, based in Berlin, Germany. In this episode, Judith shares hard lessons learned operating a startup servicing the African community, the need for return on investment vs. return on impact, how the lack of infrastructure inhibits e...
Judith Li, Westwell Foundation
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 05, 2023 10:27 - 25 minutesJudith Li is the Director of Programs at the Westwell Foundation, based in Berlin, Germany. In this episode, Judith shares hard lessons learned operating a startup servicing the African community, the need for return on investment vs. return on impact, how the lack of infrastructure inhibits ent...
Hio Sola-Usidame
SCIX African Trade Talks - September 04, 2023 10:25 - 27 minutesHio Sola-Usidame, founder and CEO of One Port 365, shares how his company massively improves the efficiency of sending cargo throughout Africa, tips on how to go about fundraising on a large scale, the benefits (and challenges) of operating a continental-sized business and much more! Here's wh...
Episode 507: Roaring in Uganda
Unpacked - July 27, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn the series finale of Unpacked, we trek our way through the forests of the Ugandan mountains, get up close and personal with a gorilla, and tackle the raging white waters of the Nile. Thanks to all the Unpacked guests and listeners out there who have joined me over these past 4 year...
Episode 506: Pine Nut in Patagonia
Unpacked - July 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week on Unpacked, we have a severe allergic reaction on top of a mountain in South America. Outro Song: Allergies by Paul Simon
Episode 505: Bears in British Columbia
Unpacked - July 16, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week on Unpacked, we take a 22-day work trip across Canada in search of the illusive spirit bear. Check out Mat and his partner Taylor's band - Echo and Bloom - via the link below! https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fqJ39nGUk2Nicn9kacTyb?si=t3h_nb4EScG_shDbvjoZYg Music Used: Ran...
Episode 504: Swimming in San Francisco
Unpacked - July 06, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week on Unpacked, we recall our worst ever hotel stays, as well as a particularly bizarre experience in California.
Episode 503: Alone in Austria
Unpacked - June 29, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week on Unpacked, we go on a solo, three year, round the world trip in the 1980's! Music Used: The Shining Theme by Wendy Carlos, Rachel Elkind and Chuck Cirino Outro Song: Appenzeller Jodler by Mondscheintrio