EMPEA Special Edition Insight: Sub-Saharan Africa (Nov. 2010)

The buzz surrounding the African private equity opportunity has escalated during the global economic crisis, as the region's brand has continued to subtly improve. Despite increased interest, actual private equity dollars in play in Sub-Saharan Africa remain at modest levels. However, significant developments currently taking place at the margins hold great promise for the region over the course of the next few fund cycles.