At the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, we believe that responsible investing means achieving attractive, risk-adjusted returns while delivering measurable environmental, social, and economic impact. Our investments are intended to create long-term value for our partners and for the communities we serve—sustainably, equitably, and transparently.
At the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, we believe that responsible investing means achieving attractive, risk-adjusted returns while delivering measurable environmental, social, and economic impact. Our investments are intended to create long-term value for our partners and for the communities we serve—sustainably, equitably, and transparently.
Sustainability is integrated into every stage of our investment process. We seek to manage our investments in ways that mitigate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and optimize opportunities that deliver positive development outcomes. We seek to invest in infrastructure that:
Strong governance is key to our sustainability approach. We recognize that responsible investment requires clear oversight and accountability, and we have built a robust framework for managing ESG risks and opportunities in alignment with global standards.
Through the establishment of ESG subcommittees to the Board at our portfolio companies, we will seek to provide strategic guidance and oversight at the portfolio level. ESG sub-committees provide ESG guidance to the Portfolio Company Board, and ensure alignment with international sustainability standards.
Africa’s infrastructure needs present an opportunity to drive inclusive growth,
climate resilience, and job creation. Each of the Fund’s investments should be
evaluated using our impact screening tool to track and measure positive outcomes.
We seek to invest in:
Africa’s infrastructure needs present an opportunity to drive inclusive growth, climate resilience, and job creation. Each of the Fund’s investments should be evaluated using our impact screening tool to track and measure positive outcomes. We seek to invest in:
Marina Johnson I Senior ESG Manager at IAF
Inclusive investing leads to better social and financial outcomes. The Fund integrates gender equity across all stages of the investment process by:
Based on IFC definitions, we are committed to directing 20% of our investable capital into climate-friendly sectors over the Fund’s life. We aim to invest in Africa’s climate future to build resilience, cut emissions, and protect value. The Fund’s Climate Framework Policy is designed to ensure that all investments by the Fund:
Beyond financing, we seek to ensure that every investment by the Fund is designed to deliver tangible, measurable social impact. We believe that infrastructure should be a tool for empowerment. Our investments should therefore aim to uplift communities by:
Sustainability is integrated into every stage of our investment process. We seek to manage our investments in ways that mitigate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and optimize opportunities that deliver positive development outcomes. We seek to invest in infrastructure that:
Strong governance is key to our sustainability approach. We recognize that responsible investment requires clear oversight and accountability, and we have built a robust framework for managing ESG risks and opportunities in alignment with global standards.
Through the establishment of ESG subcommittees to the Board at our portfolio companies, we will seek to provide strategic guidance and oversight at the portfolio level. ESG sub-committees provide ESG guidance to the Portfolio Company Board, and ensure alignment with international sustainability standards.
Africa’s infrastructure needs present an opportunity to drive inclusive growth,
climate resilience, and job creation. Each of the Fund’s investments should be
evaluated using our impact screening tool to track and measure positive outcomes.
We seek to invest in:
Africa’s infrastructure needs present an opportunity to drive inclusive growth, climate resilience, and job creation. Each of the Fund’s investments should be evaluated using our impact screening tool to track and measure positive outcomes. We seek to invest in:
Marina Johnson I Senior ESG Manager at IAF
Inclusive investing leads to better social and financial outcomes. The Fund integrates gender equity across all stages of the investment process by:
Based on IFC definitions, we are committed to directing 20% of our investable capital into climate-friendly sectors over the Fund’s life. We aim to invest in Africa’s climate future to build resilience, cut emissions, and protect value. The Fund’s Climate Framework Policy is designed to ensure that all investments by the Fund:
Beyond financing, we seek to ensure that every investment by the Fund is designed to deliver tangible, measurable social impact. We believe that infrastructure should be a tool for empowerment. Our investments should therefore aim to uplift communities by:
