African ESG Summit: Promoting Green Financing and Impact Investing
During the African ESG Summit, influential figures in entrepreneurship and sustainable finance shared their visions and experiences on green financing and impact investing opportunities.
Concrete Approaches for Promoting Innovative Projects
The panel highlighted concrete approaches to promote projects at the intersection of innovation, green economy, and female entrepreneurship.
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
Douja Gharbi, CEO of RedStar Tunisie, emphasized the crucial role of operational support in transforming innovative ideas into concrete projects in the circular economy. Since 2019, her organization has focused on female entrepreneurship and integrating sustainable practices, helping project holders overcome obstacles such as access to financing and markets.
With a strong passion for corporate social responsibility (CSR), Gharbi shared a striking example: a call for projects launched for women entrepreneurs in southern Tunisia and Kairouan received no less than 780 proposals. Such an organization plays a central role in structuring an inclusive and green entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering concrete and adapted support to create tangible opportunities for often-marginalized women.
Diverse Perspectives on Innovation and Sustainability
Other panelists enriched the discussion with varied perspectives. Yasmine Choukri, CEO of ESG CBAP in Egypt, stressed the role of technological innovation in accelerating the green transition.
Malène Gueye, representative of Energie 3C in Senegal, and Sihem Larif Oueslati, director of OST Green in Tunisia, also shed light on the specific challenges related to their respective contexts, particularly in terms of financing.
The Main Challenge: "Greenifying" the Economy
For the panelists, the primary challenge is to "greenify" the economy by integrating sustainable practices into economic processes to minimize environmental impact and maximize long-term benefits. This involves adopting circular models, promoting renewable energy, reducing waste, and encouraging environmentally respectful solutions.
A Crucial Transition for Sustainable Development
This transition, essential for sustainable development, not only preserves natural resources but also creates new economic and social opportunities, placing ecological resilience at the heart of growth.
A Call to Action for a Sustainable Future
Although challenges remain, Africa is rich in opportunities and promising initiatives to build a sustainable economy, driven by visionary and committed leaders. The panel reaffirms the importance of uniting efforts to transform ecological ambitions into entrepreneurial realities, with a particular focus on social and environmental impact.
