Invest Africa Highlights UAE’s Role in Scaling Sustainable Finance Across Africa
Invest Africa is proud to have partnered with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on their newly released report, Capital Catalysts: Investing in Africa’s Sustainable Growth, which examines how the UAE is shaping and scaling sustainable finance across the African continent.
Published with Solve Strategies, Tera Vert and Standard Chartered, the report provides a comprehensive look at how UAE-led investment is driving sustainable development in Africa, identifying opportunities, risks, and strategies for mobilising capital effectively. It highlights the importance of long-term vision, innovative supply chains, and strategic partnerships to unlock value across diverse sectors—from infrastructure and energy to services and technology.
Key insights from the report include:
The UAE is a pivotal driver of sustainable finance into Africa, with 2026 offering significant opportunities to expand its impact.
Achieving these goals requires addressing perceived risks, aggregating capital and expertise, and clearly demonstrating the value created through sustainable investment.
Emirati investment reflects a commitment to partnership, capacity-building, and shared growth across African markets.
As Chantelé Carrington, CEO of Invest Africa, notes:
"The vital importance of the UAE–Africa corridor for sustained economic growth was showcased through initiatives such as DP World’s investment in Somaliland. Across diverse value chains, Emirati investment reflects a deep commitment to partnership and capacity-building for shared growth."
Invest Africa is proud to support this work and continues to champion investment that accelerates Africa’s sustainable growth.
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