// Our thesis
The youth bulge and climate change
call for the next wave of green businesses in Africa.
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// Two forces
Two forces are reshaping Africa’s economy.
A young, fast-growing continent.
Africa’s population is expected to reach around 2.3 billion by 2050 with rapid population growth. The youth population is expected to reach over 830 million by 2050 — resulting in 15 million new workers per year by 2050, with an average of 11 million per year in the next decade.
2.3B
Africa’s expected population by 2050.
830M+
Youth population expected by 2050.
15M
New workforce per year in Africa by 2050.
11M
Average new workforce per year in the next decade.
2.3B people by 2050 · 830M+ youth · 15M new workers a year · 11M a year this decade ·
1,300+ climate disasters · 700,000 lives · $26.6bn in damage · Agriculture · Energy · Basic services ·
// Where climate change bites
Three drivers of long-term growth.
Climate change hits agriculture (food security), energy and basic services — the essential drivers of the long-term economic growth required to absorb Africa’s growing and youthful population.
Agriculture
Food security for a growing population.
Energy
Reliable, clean power for homes and businesses.
Basic services
Water, waste and the services communities rely on.
// The Ghana imperative
Ghana, like the rest of Africa, has an imperative need to develop businesses that provide jobs, improved livelihoods and economic growth in a climate-resilient context.
// Our response
Patient capital for the next wave of green businesses.
Wangara invests USD 50,000–500,000 in green small and growing businesses, providing patient capital and technical assistance so they can create jobs, improve livelihoods and drive inclusive growth in a climate-resilient and gender-responsive way.