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HIGHLIGHTS

WEBINAR - EXIM 101: INTRODUCING FINANCING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES,

MAY 29

Through its webinar series, IIN continues to facilitate informed decision-making and instill confidence in potential investors. The latest one, "Exim 101: Introducing Financing Products and Services," was a joint event between IIN and U.S. EXIM Bank.

This particular webinar, which took place on March 29, 2024, convened selected stakeholders to discuss investment challenges and opportunities in Africa to promote capital flow and address funding gaps with the help of U.S. EXIM tools.

WORLD BANK GROUP SPRING MEETINGS 2024 AND SIDE EVENTS,

APRIL 17-19

Event #1: Emerging Technologies for Inclusive Financial Services Delivery [Panel]

The IIN team kicked off the 2024 World Bank Group Spring Meetings by participating in the "Emerging Technologies for Inclusive Financial Services Delivery" panel moderated by Kola Aina , Senior Vice President of Strategy & Operations North America at Mastercard.

Event #2: Energizing Africa - What Will it Take to Accelerate Access and Improve Lives? [Panel]

The IIN team participated in this event, during which the World Bank Group, development partners, private sector representatives, and country ministers discussed what it would take to scale up the solutions and investments that will help connect millions more Africans to electricity and transform African economies.

Event #3: GFA 2 - Global Development Business Summit [Panel]

The IIN team wrapped up the week by attending the Export-Import Bank of the United States's (EXIM) Global Finance Access Summit on the sidelines of the World Bank Group Spring Meetings. The high-level strategic dialogue showed EXIM's convening power and continued partnership with the U.S. investor community.

IIN / UNDP / U.S EXIM SUMMIT OF SOUTH-SOUTH COLLABORATION FOR GREATER FINANCIAL ACCESS - WASHINGTON D.C. JUNE 6-7

In June 2024, the Institutional Investor Network (IIN) team attended the Export-Import Bank of the United States annual conference in Washington, D.C.

This event gave the IIN insights from leaders and government officials in the U.S. and abroad on the most important trends in international trade and global finance.

U.S. INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS' DELEGATION TO THE CORPORATE COUNCIL ON AFRICA (CCA) 2024 U.S-AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT, MAY 6-9

In May 2024, and for the third year in a row, the Institutional Investor Network (IIN) team led a delegation of 10+ U.S. investors to the Corporate Council on Africa's (CCA) 2024 US-Africa Business Summit held in Dallas, Texas, May 6-9.

During these four packed days, the delegates participated in pitch sessions, served as panelists, actively engaged with all stakeholders, and built relationships with Pan-African fund managers in attendance.

Participating institutional capital firms were Kah Capital Management, Bank of America, City of Atlanta, NYC Board of Education Retirement System (BERS), Clarendon Global Programs, Paradigm Institutional Investors, Casey Family Programs, Dallas Police & Fire Pension System, East Bay Municipal Utility District Board (EBMU), Texas Employee Retirement System.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES PROFESSIONALS (NASP) 35TH ANNUAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CONFERENCE AND SIDELINES EVENTS, JUNE 10-12

On June 10-12, 2024, IIN had the privilege of attending the National Association of Securities (NASP) 35th Annual Financial Services Conference and events organized on the sidelines of this annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.

ICAAF Breakfast Roundtable

On June 10, the Institutional Investor Network (IIN) team co-hosted a breakfast discussion with the Invesco US team at Invesco's Atlanta HQ.

This event was an opportunity for Invesco to share an overview of its ESG Capabilities and present its Climate Adaptation Action Fund (ICAAF) strategy to various stakeholders.

Africa and Emerging Markets (AEMS)

The Institutional Investor Network (IIN), through its Executive Director Bintou Kaboré Zerbo, was honored to co-chair this year's Africa and Emerging Markets Summit (AEMS) track of NASP's 35th Annual Financial Services conference.

The panel discussion, titled "Mitigating Investment Risk and Stimulating Capital Flows in Africa: Examining the Role of Western Governments in Promoting Investment, Economic Growth, and Stability", provided valuable insights on how U.S. institutional investors can better evaluate emerging market allocations with the necessary risk mitigation tools to foster successful transactions.

COMING SOON

IIN WEBINARS

Upcoming Webinars:

Global Investment in Africa - Unlocking Capital Flows (July 30)
Asset Managers - Maximizing Returns and Minimizing Risk: Strategies for Effective Asset Management (September)

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Advisory Board Member

Papa Madiaw Ndiaye

Congratulations to Papa Madiaw Ndiaye, IIN Advisory Board Member, on being appointed Chairman of the Board of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), with net revenues exceeding US $2 billion in 2024.

Papa Ndiaye is the CEO and Founding Partner of AFIG Funds, a leading private equity fund management company. He brings a proven track record of leadership and a deep commitment to Ecobank’s mission and strategic agenda.

IIN will engage with US investors to highlight the investment opportunities, challenges, and risk mitigation tools available to encourage investment into the continent.

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