In an analysis published on Wednesday 10 September, the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) has identified five areas for improving the Market Creation Platform of the ‘Investing in Young Businesses in Africa’ (MCP-IYBA) initiative, launched in 2021 by the European Commission to stimulate European investment in Africa as part of the Global Gateway strategy.
The authors have identified a number of structural weaknesses that limit the impact of the scheme. These...