Welcome to the third episode of Increasing Risk Tolerance to Drive Impact – a podcast series from the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group company – exploring ways to develop transformative infrastructure in underserved geographies across Africa.

This podcast, titled " Implementing PPPs in Frontier Economies and Africa", explores the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in fostering economic development and growth in emerging markets in Africa. Our guests discuss innovative strategies to increase risk tolerance, ensuring long-term impact and sustainable development through PPPs. 

Given Africa’s vast infrastructure needs—ranging from improved roads and railways to increasing access to energy and reliable water supply—PPPs offer a mechanism for mobilising private capital, building expertise, and efficiency while aligning with development priorities. 

In this episode, we discuss the role of progressive partnerships in driving innovation, improving service delivery and connectivity in the African context. Our guests share key lessons and learnings from a range of successful PPPs across the continent. 

This episode is essential listening for policymakers, investors, and development practitioners to unlock potential in some of the world's fastest-growing, yet underserved, markets.

Our guests are:

Puleng Pitso, Investment Specialist, Ninety One

Zena Njuki, Technical Assistance Associate, Private Infrastructure Development Group 

Your host is Lindsay Williams, business broadcaster.

To find out more about how EAIF is driving transformative infrastructure development, visit our website.

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