Private equity a bright light in Africa’s economic future

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By Scott Nelson New research shows Private Equity (PE) activity in Africa will inject billions of US dollars of sustainable investment over the next five years. PE deals in Africa are growing from a low base equivalent to 0.18% of Africa’s GDP in 2016. Every 0.01% increase will mean US$ 200 million more investment and could easily reach       US$ 1.1 billion over the next five years.