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
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
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
English
How to deal with the many risks in Africa

The African continent has a reputation for being particularly risky for investors. However, that is not true. We show you how to deal with risks in Africa. ...
On 15 June 2021 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
English
Five promising ways to invest in Africa

The African continent has a reputation for being particularly difficult for investors. Your investments can be very successful if you follow a few basic rules. ...
On 28 April 2021 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen
Economics
Improving productivity will be key for Africa

The output of African workers and employees is still too low. This is a barrier to the manufacturing industries on the continent. However, productivity will be key for ...
On 15 April 2021 / By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen