Elodie Delagneau, Investment Lead at Vuka Group, emphasised the groups success in linking ambitious entrepreneurs with international financiers, highlighting the 2024 edition which brought a pipeline of 1.2 billion by 32 projects as proof of Africas potential and global interest in transformative initiatives.
This years Africas Global Economic Summit AGES will feature 60 diverse projects from over 180 submissions across vital sectors, including water and waste management, the blue economy, agriculture, transport logistics, green building, and renewable energy. These projects, spread across 12 African countries, including South Africa, Rwanda, Botswana, and Nigeria, aim to revolutionise the green economy landscape.
Our focus this year is sharp, with currently 37 robust SMMES, startups and infrastructure projects confirmed, aimed at national and regional development, Delagneau stated. The palpable excitement among project leaders and investors underscores Vukas commitment to implementing projects with tangible outcomes.
Sectoral Focus on Sustainable Innovation
Vuka Groups innovative project portfolio addresses key infrastructure and environmental challenges. This years focus includes revamping waste management, transport, agriculture, and urban development using cutting-edge practices and technologies.
