Africa-to-Africa Investment Mapping Study

African Development Bank (AfDB)
Konfidants served as lead consultants for AfDB’s landmark study on intra-African foreign direct investment (FDI). We mapped investment flows across all 54 countries, analyzed 200 African companies, and ranked top cross-border investors by sector and region—delivering unmatched insights into Africa’s internal investment landscape.

Trillion Dollar Private Sector Investment & Financing Framework for Africa

African Union Commission, AfroChampions Initiative
Konfidants co-architected this AU Heads of State-endorsed framework to mobilize $1 trillion in private sector investment under the AfCFTA. We are currently leading its operationalization in collaboration with the AfroChampions and private sector actors.

Ghana AfCFTA Competitivness Assessment

BUSAC Fund
Konfidants conducted a comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s trade competitiveness under AfCFTA, identified high-potential export markets, and recommended policy reforms to support MSMEs.

Development of Gabon’s National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy

Government of Gabon
Konfidants conducted a national MSME needs and fiscal assessment, led stakeholder consultations, and delivered Gabon’s official AfCFTA Implementation Strategy.

AfCFTA Year Zero Report: Intra- Continental Trade Readiness Index

AfroChampions & AU Commission
Konfidants developed the first comprehensive readiness index for all 55 African countries under AfCFTA. Our report became a foundational baseline capacity and readiness benchmark for effective implementation.

Business Associations’ Readiness for AfCFTA Implementation

AfroChampions & AU Commission
We surveyed associations in 30+ countries, identified capacity gaps, and delivered tailored strategies to strengthen their support for businesses under AfCFTA.

Africa Globalizers Report: Tracking the Global Footprints and Analyzing the Expansion Models of Africa’s Global Multinantionals

AfroChampions Initiative
We analyzed 30+ African multinational firms with a combined revenue of $118.6 billion. Our study highlighted scaling models and success factors shaping the business expansion of Africa’s global multinationals.

Sovereign Wealth Investment Strategy for Resource-Rich Economies Across Three Global Regions

International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Our experts conducted in-depth analyses of sovereign wealth funds, development banks, and diversification models across Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Konfidants identified strategic private sector investment pathways to support IFC’s initiatives.

African Sovereign Wealth Fund Index

Internal Initiative
Konfidants developed and maintains the African SWF Index, which tracks over $150 billion in assets under management across 20+ sovereign funds. The Index benchmarks the evolving strategies, portfolios, and impact of African sovereign wealth funds—providing rare visibility into how these funds are investing in Africa’s development.

Infrastructure Investment Case for Africa

We were hired by Africa50 Infrastructure Investment Fund to develop an Africa-focused infrastructure investment report which makes a business case for infrastructure investment in Africa and informs the Fund’s fundraising efforts.