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We work to reduce poverty by strengthening Africa’s financial markets.
We work to reduce poverty by strengthening Africa’s financial markets.
We work to reduce poverty by strengthening Africa’s financial markets.

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Using development capital to finance sustainable growth in Africa

There is much talk lately about blended finance, the use of capital from public or philanthropic sources to increase private sector investment for sustainable development. I was on a panel earlier...

A gap analysis on standards for environment, social and governance: A ESG guide for Kenya

FSD Africa finalised a £350k commitment to the People’s Pension Trust Ghana

Insurance for inclusive and sustainable growth – imperatives for action

Established in 2012, FSD Africa is funded by UK aid from the UK government, with a mandate to transform financial markets across sub-Saharan Africa.

What we’ve achieved

82

regulations and policies developed to strengthen financial markets across Sub-Saharan Africa.

28

countries supported with financial sector development programming.

3,583,849

individuals have improved access to financial services across the region; 41% of whom are women.

Our work

Where we work

FSD Africa has a mandate to drive change across sub-Saharan Africa. We work in over 28 countries across the region, with a growing specialism in operating in fragile and conflict-affected states.

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