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30 Big Ideas Shaping ESG: GovernanceGood governance requires leading by example and setting out a clear set of principles whether that is at GP, LP or portfolio company level.
Due diligence in Africa: Finding a new normal?The continent has weathered the pandemic better than other regions but the virus is forcing firms to adapt to restrictions on risk management activity.
Impact investing goes mainstream as big players arrivePrivate equity heavyweights such as Bain, TPG and Partners Group are moving into impact, making it an established strategy.
The evolution of impact investing in AfricaThe Sustainable Development Goals are focusing strategies on the continent, but surviving the pandemic will bring additional challenges.
Development Partners International on integrating impactAs the adoption of ESG criteria becomes mainstream and impact investing continues to evolve, we asked Development Partners International CEO and co-founder Runa Alam and head of ESG and impact Michael Hall about the firm’s approach.
CDC embraces diversity to support returnsDiversity and inclusion have become an increasingly important part of any due diligence when assessing funds or an underlying company, but there is still some way to go, says CDC Group’s Clarisa De Franco.
Download PEI's special report on impact investingIn the magazine: Making an impact – how a niche product became an established strategy; The perils of green washing; Keynote interviews with Nuveen, CDC Group, Development Partners International and KPMG. Plus much more…
Africa: A long-term PE play just got even longerOur annual Africa Special showcases the opportunities ahead for the continent and some large bumps in the road.
Africa's private equity exits: Finding the way outCovid-19 compounds concerns over Africa’s challenging exit environment, but recent success stories demonstrate the continent’s long-term potential.
Better partnerships: CDC wants to build back better in AfricaThe pandemic has created uncertainty for the continent’s private equity industry. Yet with the right partner and deep local expertise, firms can emerge stronger from the crisis, says CDC Group’s Clarisa De Franco