This report provides an analysis of finance and investment status and trends in Africa, and how these shape the developments in key economic sectors. The focus is on understanding the current state of finance and investment in Africa and identifying opportunities for promoting sustainable finance and investment practices that align with the continent’s economic, ecological, and social potential.

The report addresses the crucial need to adopt sustainable development trajectories in Africa that recognize the important role of Africa’s natural capital as a basis for the long-term prosperity of the continent.

The African economic landscape is dynamic and multifaceted, shaped by a variety of factors that influence its financial and investment status and trends. The financing instruments are diverse, encompassing contributions from both foreign and domestic sources. To provide a comprehensive understanding of the African economic landscape, the following economic metrics are analyzed: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Portfolio Investments, Debt, Official Development Assistance (ODA) and Tax Revenues.

Report by the African Development Bank, Sparkassenstiftung für internationale Kooperation and the World Wide Fund for Nature