Alain Ebobissé
Alain Ebobissé is CEO of Africa50, the Pan-African infrastructure investment platform, with 34 shareholders, comprised of 31 African countries, the African Development Bank, the Central Bank of West African States, and Bank Al-Maghrib. Prior to joining Africa50, he served as global head for World Bank Group’s Global Infrastructure Project Development Fund, where he led development and investment in numerous infrastructure projects in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. He also served as chief investment officer in the global infrastructure and natural resources department at International Finance Corporation.
Latest Articles
Opinion: Africa’s opportunity to lead climate discussion to pragmatism
over 2 years ago // Sponsored by Africa50
With a clear objective of expanding renewable energy financing and securing support for natural gas projects, African countries can leave COP 28 with tangible results that will accelerate both development and decarbonization.
Opinion: Why bankable projects are key to win-win US-Africa investment
almost 3 years ago // Economic Development
Africa’s financial institutions have on-the-ground knowledge to identify suitable project developers and fast-track execution. Meanwhile, the U.S. government has a suite of tools to support African infrastructure projects and facilitate investments.