A new international campaign seeks to dismantle old prejudices: Africa is not a financial risk, but a fertile space to generate value and a shared future.
The message comes with encouraging data. The continent is home to some of the world's fastest growing economies, driven by infrastructure, technological innovation and an ever-expanding young population.
Promoters point out that more than 60% of Africans are under 25 years old. This youth makes the continent a natural laboratory for entrepreneurship, creative energy and emerging consumption.
Developments in renewable energy, telecommunications and smart agriculture confirm that Africa is poised to attract capital with competitive returns. A growing number of international funds are seeing opportunities there that exceed traditional expectations.
The risk narrative, they argue, has been fuelled by external perceptions. However, indicators show increasing stability in many countries and strategic projects that guarantee a solid horizon.
Investing in Africa means betting on a continent that no longer wants to be seen as a challenge, but as an essential partner in the global economy of the 21st century.
Source: afdb.org; africarenewal.un.org