Christian Hiller von Gaertringen, Author at Africa PartnersAfrica Partners

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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English
Why we publish Capital News Africa

Africa Partners is driven by one conviction: Information about financing, debt, and financial markets in Africa is crucial because there is a significant lack of accessible and reliable ...
On 27 March 2025 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Politics
What the problem with development aid is

In the debate about the meaning of development aid, US President Trump is creating facts. He wants to largely stop it and shrink USAID to insignificance. Will the ...
On 27 February 2025 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
English
Development aid brings little benefit to the African private sector

There is currently an outcry among development workers. US President Donald Trump wants to largely withdraw the USA from development aid and shrink the US Agency for International ...
On 20 February 2025 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Energy
Do ESG and mining really go together?

In the past weeks, there were renewed calls for ending reliance on fossil fuels in transport. But producing electric autos requires intensive mining for metals. Can the environmentally ...
On 20 July 2023 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Finance
African exchanges need to consolidate

There are 40 securities exchanges on the African continent, and that number is increasing. While that might sound positive, the fact is that many of the exchanges are ...
On 16 July 2023 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Africa Capital News
How private equity can better its chances in Africa

Private equity firms are having a hard time in Africa. One hindrance is their inability to sell companies that they have acquired for their funds. How private equity ...
On 1 April 2022 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Africa Capital News
Africa, the land of ESG investments

In Europe, investors tend to see Africa as an underdeveloped continent that needs a helping hand from wealthy nations. New figures show that Africa can compete with other ...
On 24 February 2022 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
English
A big step toward African financial independence

African stock markets have not fully realised their potential. There are, however, initiatives in Morocco and in South Africa aimed at strengthening the local markets. How can Africa ...
On 29 October 2021 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
English
A stock exchange listing is liberating

Thanks to an IPO, a company gains independence from banks and fund investors. A stock exchange listing is liberating and invigorating. Capital News Africa: From the Trading Floor, ...
On 9 September 2021 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Africa Capital News
Why Africa needs financial independence

Aid from the West often follows the political fashions among Western voters. Africa must develop the financial markets to break free from outside patronage. ...
On 2 September 2021 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen