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Ending the Draught: Africa’s Return to International Debt Markets

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On 12 February, the Kenyan government added momentum to Africa’s return to international debt markets by successfully issuing a USD 1.5 billion Eurobond. The issuance followed similar moves by Côte d’Ivoire and Benin which...more

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Annex - How big is the New Zero financing gap?

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Methodology - For this report we used a definition of climate finance aligned with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Standing Committee on Finance, which states: “Climate finance aims at...more

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How big is the Net Zero financing gap?

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The transition to a low-carbon, resilient, and just economy is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. Institutions that are well prepared to embark on Net Zero pathways will be able to take full advantage of...more

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Africa Focus: Summer 2023

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Recent disruptions in the global food supply chains have highlighted Africa's urgent need to become self-sufficient in food production. Traditionally, the continent has turned to small-scale community-based agricultural...more

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Application Windows Opening for New Federal Funding

With more application windows for projects across the infrastructure, energy and technology sectors opening in the first three quarters of 2023, businesses should begin preparing now. Applicants must meet certain compliance...more

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Navigating Uncertain Times: IPO Insights for Late-Stage Technology and Life Sciences Companies - 2023

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After 2022’s challenging capital markets environment, leaders in the technology and life sciences industries have set their sights on 2023 and beyond—evaluating the private fundraising market, looking for ways to extend their...more

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Federal Agencies Continue Investment in Private Sector Research and Development

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In December 2022, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported on federal research and development (R&D) spending focused on emerging technologies to further economic growth and national security. The U.S. federal...more

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Saudi PPPs - Assessing the Impact of the Saudi Privatisation Law

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Twelve months have passed since the Private Sector Participation Law (the Privatisation Law) was published in Umm Al-Qura, the Official Gazette of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Kingdom), with the objectives of increasing...more

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Understanding the U.S. Call to Action Strategy for Central America & What Companies Taking Part Need to Consider

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Under President Biden’s Administration, the U.S. Government has launched a strategy to address the root causes of migration in Central America. Two of the key components of this strategy are the fight against corruption and...more

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Draft Rule and Statement of Guidance: Investment Activities for Insurers

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The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“the Authority”) recently published a Private Sector Consultation Paper with a draft Rule and draft Statement of Guidance on Investment Activities for Insurers (the draft “Rule” and...more

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US government agencies focus on Africa

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Africa is a priority for several Biden administration agencies working in development finance - This article examines recent initiatives by US government agencies to strengthen their presence in African markets. A broad...more

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Latin American arbitration in transition

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A disruptive era portends a new wave of disputes using well-established frameworks for commercial and investment arbitration - Arbitration is now deeply entrenched in the private and public sectors in Latin America, and...more

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USDOE Appalachia Renaissance Report – COVID-19 and the Atlantic Coast Pipeline

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On June 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) released its publication titled, “The Appalachian Energy and Petrochemical Renaissance: An Examination of Economic Progress and Opportunities.” USDOE, along with seven...more

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Second term for Uhuru Kenyatta begins with work clearly cut out

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Kenya’s 2017 General Elections have been one of the most anticipated and closely monitored. For the first time, the sitting president, Uhuru Kenyatta was working to defend his position against a united opposition. Close to...more

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Public Healthcare in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Plans for Private Sector Participation

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Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program 2020 are built upon the encouragement of private sector investment in sectors that have been predominantly funded and serviced by the Government in the past. Reform of...more

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