• Our impact

    Building clarity, credibility and comparability in impact measurement

AECF has successfully implemented programmes across Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting enterprises, creating jobs and impacting lives.

The AECF has managed close to 40 Challenge Funds since its inception across 26 countries in Africa. We have supported over 343 enterprises, raising US$ 392 million in funding for programmes, that have created 25,000 jobs and impacted 28 million lives. The businesses and investees we have supported have co-invested substantially more than the AECF initial investments totaling to US$ 751 million with an average impact ratio of US$ 8.7 to every US$1 invested.

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GEF announces $20 million investment in climate adaption innovators

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AECF Launches Second Round of Funding to Empower Women’s Agricultural Cooperatives in Kano

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AECF, Rafiki Microfinance Bank Ltd and CREAW launch the Samawati Fund

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AECF lance un programme d’autonomisation des femmes au Bénin

Insights

Digital fund application for women-owned businesses case study: Investing in Women in the Blue Economy sector

Our investees

Investing in innovative and high impact businesses

We support innovative commercial businesses in the agribusiness and renewable energy sectors with the aim of reducing rural poverty, promoting resilient rural communities, and creating jobs.

Knowledge services

Using our insights and knowledge for lasting change

Leveraging our expansive and unique portfolio to deliver publications and critical insights on markets where there are knowledge gaps.

Our Success Stories