Christian Hiller von Gaertringen

Thanks to his financial expertise, dense international network and deep understanding of the African economy Christian is a renowned expert and keynote speaker for business and finance in Africa.

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African Stock Exchanges are in decline – is this really astonishing?

Not at all, as the coronavirus is hitting the African continent. But capital markets withstand the blow quite well. They are a cornerstone for development in Africa. All ...
On 12 May 2020 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Economics
Africans, don’t rely on international investors

Hosting low wage manufacturing is not an appalling option for Africa. Enhancing labour productivity is key to the development of the continent. ...
On 21 April 2020 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Economics
Are you ready for the next debt crisis in Africa?

Facing coronavirus, the finance ministers of the continent request the next debt relief. There are better ways out than always telling the bad old story. Do you remember ...
On 4 April 2020 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Economics
The future currency eco for West Africa harbours a lot of risks

The creation of a new monetary union in West Africa is an ambitious project that could boost stability and growth in the region. However, the decline of the ...
On 11 January 2020 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
English
La tontine – a model for the financial development in Africa

African informal saving systems seemed to be outdated because of the rise of digital money. Thanks to fintech systems such as la tontine could become very modern. ...
On 9 January 2020 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Economics
L'Europe doit pousser l'intégration économique avec l'Afrique

C'est bien que l'Allemagne découvre enfin les possibilités qu'offre l'Afrique sur le plan économique. Encore faut-il que l'Allemagne le fasse pour les bonnes raisons. ...
On 4 December 2019 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Deutsch
Solar funktioniert in Afrika nur zusammen mit Fintech

Viele Solarunternehmen wenden sich an deutsche Anleger, um Stromprojekte in Afrika zu finanzieren. Viele von ihnen sind weder nachhaltig noch fair. ...
On 11 November 2019 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Companies & Markets
It is not about selling more to Africa

The German business world defends the idea that Africa should be considered first of all as a sales market. We do not agree. The touchstone for the seriousness ...
On 1 October 2019 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Economics
Africa’s free trade agreement does not necessarily benefit all

The decision to create of a free trade zone for Africa was a historical one. But this agreement was an easy task compared to the challenge that lies ...
On 14 July 2019 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Deutsch
Vorsicht vor Crowd-Finanzierungen in Afrika

Private Anleger finanzieren immer häufiger Investitionsprojekte in Afrika über die Crowd. Wir halten die Risiken dieser Geldanlage für viel zu hoch. Börsennotierte Investments bieten besseren Schutz. Ob Sonne, ...
On 3 June 2019 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen