SWFs and Strategic Investment Funds are well-positioned to deploy institutional capital for real sector deals and projects due to their hybrid public-commercial nature.

According to Reuters, the chief investment officer of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) stated that NSIA will receive $100 million to $200 million this year from the government and the removal of fuel subsidies would increase available funds.

In July, Rwanda and its SWF – the Agaciro Development Fund — will host the second annual convening of the African Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF). ASIF is the continental association of Africa’s sovereign funds. The meeting will take place on July 6–7th, 2023 at Kigali Marriott Hotel.