The Blue Space

Africa's B20 promise

After exploring how private sector investment in infrastructure can unlock Africa’s sustainable development, we return to the Blue Space to discover how the B20 can accelerate inclusive growth and prosperity for Africa? Thought leadership from Standard Bank CIB [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/blue-space] · The Blue Space [http://www.standardbank.com/bluespace] · Standard Bank Talks [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/standard-bank-talks]

How can private sector investment unlock African infrastructure

Infrastructure investment is vital for Africa’s growth, but funding remains a challenge. How can private sector investment in infrastructure unlock the continent’s sustainable development? Join host Joanne Joseph in conversation with Jonathan Muga, Global Head of Infrastructure at Standard Bank CIB; Vuyo Ntoi, Co-Managing Director at African Infrastructure Investment Managers; and Mike Salawou, Director of Infrastructure, Cities & Urban Development at the African Development Bank, as we discuss the potential for sustainable growth in the fifth episode of the Blue Space video series. Thought leadership from Standard Bank CIB [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/blue-space] · The Blue Space [http://www.standardbank.com/bluespace] · Standard Bank Talks [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/standard-bank-talks]

How can import substitution drive Africa's growth?

In this episode of the Blue Space, Joanne Joseph, Ann Mugweru, Executive: Diversified Industries at Stanbic Bank Kenya, and Stephan Grabowski, CEO of Kenpoly Manufacturers explore how import substitution can keep value in Africa by promoting local manufacturing. Thought leadership from Standard Bank CIB [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/blue-space] · The Blue Space [http://www.standardbank.com/bluespace] · Standard Bank Talks [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/standard-bank-talks]

The significance of the East Africa corridor for Africa's growth

East Africa has grown into a thriving economic community built on the seamless cross-border movement of goods, people, even payments. Kiprono Kittony, Chairman of the Nairobi Securities Exchange, and Patrick Mweheire, Standard Bank's Regional Chief Executive for East Africa, unpack the innovations that made this possible. Thought leadership from Standard Bank CIB [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/blue-space] · The Blue Space [http://www.standardbank.com/bluespace] · Standard Bank Talks [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/standard-bank-talks]

Africa's space in a changing global trade dynamic

Our host Joanne Joseph drives another conversation, this time with Standard Bank Chief Economist Goolam Ballim and Michael Power, consultant at Ninety One, about the changing global trade and geopolitical landscape, and the opportunities for Africa. Learn more - www.standardbank.com/bluespace The Blue Space [http://www.standardbank.com/bluespace] · Standard Bank Talks [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/standard-bank-talks]