Kenya is a crucible of innovation within East Africa. PIDG companies have been based in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, for more than five years, and are helping to pioneer new infrastructure asset classes and private sector investment opportunities. In this episode we discuss Kenya’s clear commitment to embracing change, we explore key projects PIDG has enabled, including the <a href="https://infracoafrica.com/project/acorn-affordable-student-housing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acorn Affordable Student Accommodation</a> and <a href="https://infracoafrica.com/project/a-new-credit-enhancement-facility/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kenya credit enhancement facility</a>, and we highlight the opportunities presented by <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-kenya-strategic-partnership-2020-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kenya’s new strategic partnership with the UK</a>. On the show are Sarah Siliya from <a href="https://guarantco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GuarantCo</a>, Gbemi Adeniyi-Williams from <a href="https://infracoafrica.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">InfraCo Africa</a>, Jasper Onyango from <a href="https://www.pidg.org/our-business/how-we-operate/upstream-technical-assistance/technical-assistance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PIDG Technical Assistance</a>, and Alastair Herbertson from the <a href="https://www.eaif.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund</a>.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

#7 Our Climate Future

PIDG Pulse showcases the impactful work of the Private Infrastructure Development Group. For 20 years the company has funded innovative infrastructure projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia, to lift the world’s most fragile countries out of poverty. Through economic growth and with a particular emphasis on creating safer and more sustainable communities, PIDG has changed the lives of more than 200 million people. Find out more at www.pidg.org Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.