OCA Africa Insights

OCA Africa Insights is a new podcast by Open Capital that features ‘on-the-ground’ expert conversations on the challenges facing Africa and solutions, based on our experience working with businesses, investors, governments, and development partners across the continent. Our goal is to share more knowledge from our team of 130 across Africa and get the right stakeholders engaged in the outcomes that matter most. Open Capital is a management consulting and financial advisory firm that drives growth, enables investment, and builds markets across Africa. Since 2010, we have completed over 800 engagements and closed transactions worth $700M across 25 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our mission is to advance African economies and build future generations of business leaders.

Podcasting since 2021 • 6 episodes

OCA Africa Insights

Latest Episodes

Talent Management in African SGBs

OCA Project Leader, Kerry Nasidai shares insight on Talent Management in African Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs)

November 16, 2021 • 28:35

Results-Based Financing In The Energy Sector

OCA Principal and Energy Access Lead, Duda Slawek, shares insights on Results-Based Financing (RBF) in the energy sector and highlights a new approach called the Climate Impact Payments Platform (CLIPP).

July 13, 2021 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 11:47

Private Sector Engagement with Refugee Communities

OCA Principal & Humanitarian Support Lead, Reza Fazel talks about the role & challenges of private sector engagement with refugee communities in Africa.

June 03, 2021 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 20:50

What does investment readiness mean?

OCA Principal and Head of Zambia, Rodney Carew breaks down what it means to be investor ready. Resources mentioned: ANDE: www.andeglobal.org | GIIN: www.thegiin.org | Sankalp: www.sankalpforum.com

April 22, 2021 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 46:01

The importance of gender lens investment and support strategies for Africa

OCA Principal and Head of West Africa, Nathalie Gogue-Ebo shares insights into the challenges that female entrepreneurs face in Africa and the importance of gender lens investment and support strategies for the continent.

March 18, 2021 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 17:42

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