Africa: European Investors Eye Unlisted Firms Nov 23, 2009
Africa's private equity market is still modest by global standards, with South Africa fund managers controlling up to 80 per cent of the sub-Saharan Africa. Nigeria has about 10 per cent of Africa funds. (allAfrica.com)
First DNA Barcodes Of Commonly Traded Bushmeat: New Tool For Tracking Global Trade In Wildlife Sep 9, 2009
Additional support for field work in Central Africa came from the Wildlife Conservation Society's Congo and Gabon programs, the National Geographic Society, the Rufford Foundation, the Lincoln Park Zoo's Asia & Africa Fund, and the MacArthur Program of the University of Minnesota. The National Science Foundation and the AMNH's Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program supported a portion of the lab work. (Science Daily)
Africa: Fund Promotes African Adaptation to Climate Change Jul 24, 2009
com: Africa: Fund Promotes African Adaptation to Climate Change (Page 1 of 1). Africa: Fund Promotes African Adaptation to Climate Change. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria, others seek aid for Africa's slums Apr 3, 2009
"In order to implement the Abuja decision to speedily conclude the feasibility study for the establishment of an Africa Fund for Slum Upgrading and Prevention, the AMCHUD Secretariat has also approached the Development Bank of Southern Africa to consider the feasibility of establishing the Africa Fund for Slum Upgrading and Prevention. The secretariat has also approached South Africa's National Housing Finance Corporation to assist in drafting a proposal for the constitution of the Fund," she... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Carlyle Group raises $500M fund Mar 10, 2009
has completed raising its first Middle East and North Africa fund at $500 million reserved for private equity investments. The D.C.-based private equity giant said funds will be injected into healthy, growing companies in such sectors as energy, financial services, health care, industrial, infrastructure, technology and transportation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Twilight for New Star Heart of Africa fund Feb 10, 2009
Twilight For New Star Heart Of Africa Fund (from The Herald ) ... Twilight for New Star Heart of Africa fund. (The Herald)
