Report identifies a $209 billion financing gap for Black-owned businesses in five African markets

A report commissioned by British International Investment and Swedfund estimates that Black-owned and Black-led businesses in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire face a combined $209 billion financing shortfall. Nigeria accounts for the largest portion at $131 billion, highlight

• africa
• black-owned businesses
• capital access
• small business
• financing gap