{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f1ed0fb15e9d83c37daa1b1/61b0a9d0f033a800129f30dc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Capacity building to bridge the infrastructure funding gap in Africa","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f1ed0fb15e9d83c37daa1b1/1601280195151-d29575dcc2b879b8249fbcf37ec22f7a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>According to the Africa Development Bank, Africa’s infrastructure requirements range between USD 130 and USD 170 billion with an infrastructure funding gap of USD 68 to USD 108 billion.&nbsp;These figures demonstrate the critical need to provide essential infrastructure to local people to ensure long-term economic growth.&nbsp;At the core of this issue is the lack of technical capabilities which GuarantCo, supported by PIDG Technical Assistance funding, is addressing by organising capacity building workshops across Africa.&nbsp;In this episode we hear from stakeholders, partners and participants of the events who explore the transformational impact of capacity building.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Contributing to the podcast are</p><ul><li>Edith Jiya, CEO Old Mutual Malawi</li><li>Mark Mikwamba, Managing Director Old Mutual Investment Group</li><li>Esnat Suleman, Head of Treasury and Investment Banking FDH Bank</li><li>Andrew Mbunda, Principal Relationship Manager at CRDB Bank</li><li>Jules Samain, MD Africa GuarantCo</li><li>Sarah Siliya, Business Development Manager Africa GuarantCo</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Find out more at <a href=\"https://guarantco.com/blended-knowledge/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">guarantco.com/blended-knowledge/</a></p>","author_name":"GuarantCo"}