Infrastructure Investments: Building Africa’s Digital Backbone for Growth
Having sat on two investment committees—one in insurance, another in venture capital—as well as the board of Ghana’s GIFEC (which allocates universal access funds for ICT infrastructure), I’ve seen firsthand how capital allocation decisions shape long-term outcomes.
Insurance investments emphasize stability, risk management, and sustainable returns.
Venture capital emphasizes growth, agility, and the capacity to back bold bets.
GIFEC balances financial stewardship with national inclusion goals, investing in connectivity for underserved communities.
These three lenses—risk, growth, and inclusion—mirror the balance Africa must strike in digital infrastructure investments. Governance, therefore, is not a footnote. It is the multiplier that ensures that capital, once deployed, creates lasting resilience and inclusion.
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