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This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the barriers to and enablers of private sector climate finance in Africa. It argues that while significant investment is required to meet Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) goals and adaptation needs, private investment is currently limited by regulatory, project, and economic risks. The document proposes a combination of regulatory reforms, credit enhancement mechanisms, and capacity building for borrowers to create a bankable pipeline of projects to attract private and impact investors.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs argues that scaling up adaptation finance is critical for Africa's sustainable development, as the region is highly vulnerable to climate change despite low emissions. It identifies significant funding gaps and barriers—including a lack of 'bankable' proposals and a perception that adaptation projects lack private sector viability—and proposes several innovations to attract both public and private capital.

This research paper argues that for Africa to achieve a 'just transition' to a lower carbon economy, it must move from being a consumer to a producer of green technologies. The author emphasizes the need for strategic industrial policy, the utilization of the AfCFTA to create regional value chains, and the preservation of policy space against premature trade liberalization and 'green-washed protectionism' from developed nations.

This briefing argues that African governments should avoid a zero-sum approach to the geopolitical rivalry between the US and China, instead leveraging this competition to secure more resources and better trade agreements. The author suggests that by playing rivals against each other and implementing embedded domestic strategic plans, African nations can increase their agency and align foreign investment with national development priorities.

This research paper, published by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), outlines a proposed African climate finance agenda for the COP26 summit. Based on stakeholder dialogues conducted between April and October 2021, the document identifies critical gaps in the quantum and quality of climate finance reaching Africa, emphasizing the need for increased adaptation funding, streamlined access to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the creation of national enabling environments to attract private investment.

This briefing examines the implications of the European Green Deal (EGD) for African nations, identifying opportunities and risks across seven key sectors. It provides strategic recommendations for both EU and African policymakers to ensure the transition supports Africa's development priorities and moves the EU-Africa relationship toward a mutually beneficial partnership.

This report summarizes a webinar titled 'State of Africa’s Digital Agenda' held on October 20, 2021, by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) and the University of Johannesburg. The event aimed to map the progress and gaps in the implementation of digital strategies across African nations and discuss a coordinated approach to the continent's digital transformation.

This synthesis report from the World Resources Institute, based on six years of research and contributions from over 160 authors, argues that prioritizing equitable access to core urban services is essential for economic prosperity, environmental protection, and improved livelihoods. It proposes a shift in urban development metrics to focus on the quality, reliability, and affordability of essential services to address the needs of marginalized populations.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the strategic partnership between India and Africa, arguing that security cooperation remains an under-exploited pillar compared to trade and investment. It advocates for a comprehensive shared security agenda centered on the African Union to enhance mutual stability and development.

This policy briefing examines the barriers to and enablers of private sector climate finance in Africa, emphasizing the need for supportive regulatory environments, credit enhancement mechanisms, and the development of bankable projects to meet the region's significant mitigation and adaptation funding needs.

This policy brief analyzes the relationship between Russia and the three elected African member states (A3) in the UN Security Council (UNSC) from 2014 to 2020. Using statistical voting data, the authors argue that Russia's influence over the A3 is often exaggerated, as African states remain more aligned with the P3 (US, UK, and France) and act largely independently of Russian vetoes and abstentions.

This SEI fact sheet, based on a study in the journal Climate Policy, analyzes international public finance for climate change adaptation in Africa from 2014 to 2018. The authors identify five critical shortfalls: insufficient funding levels compared to mitigation and actual needs, a lack of strategic targeting toward the most vulnerable countries, narrow sectoral focus, low disbursement rates of committed funds, and a reliance on loans over grants.

This report by the World Resources Institute outlines the critical role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) and community lands in climate change mitigation. It argues that while community lands cover approximately half of the world's land and provide immense ecosystem services and carbon sequestration, they are often legally unrecognized and underfunded. The document provides evidence that secure land tenure leads to lower deforestation rates and proposes six strategic steps to better integrate community land management into global climate action.

This fact sheet provides a summary of the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge as of May 24, 2022, listing the financial commitments and geographic focus of 43 participating companies.

This research paper analyzes development finance targeting climate change adaptation in Africa from 2014 to 2018, finding that funding levels are insufficient, heavily skewed toward mitigation, and characterized by low disbursement rates.

The Subnational Climate Fund (SnCF) is a financial instrument designed to overcome barriers to private capital mobilization for climate-resilient infrastructure at the subnational level, combining a Technical Assistance Facility with a private equity fund.

The Climate Adaptation Notes (CAN) is a proposed funding mechanism designed to increase private, commercial bank, and institutional investment in water and wastewater infrastructure projects across sub-Saharan Africa by combining short-term construction financing with long-term asset-based funding.

The Africa Sustainable Forestry Fund II (ASFFII) is a USD 150 million private equity fund managed by Criterion Africa Partners that invests in sustainable forestry value chains across Africa, utilizing a blended equity structure to provide both mitigation and adaptation benefits.

A case study on Climate Investor Two, a fund managed by a consortium including Climate Fund Managers and FMO to manage the EUR 160 million Dutch Fund for Climate and Development, focusing on water, oceans, and sanitation infrastructure in low- and lower middle-income countries.

The African Conservancies Fund (ACF), established by Conservation International, provides debt capital to the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust in Kenya to fund sustainable revenue-generating activities such as eco-tourism and carbon credit generation.