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Milken Institute International

Africa

In our collaborations across Africa, and with inputs from members of its Africa Leadership Council, the Milken Institute strives to help ensure that African countries become full participants in global capital markets. Among other initiatives, we are building the next generation of leaders in financial policy and asset management; catalyzing technological innovation and entrepreneurship; and fostering policy and investor dialogue to help advance sustainability, health, and shared prosperity in Africa.

Africa Leadership Council

The council brings together a group of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and experts across business, technology, finance and investment, sustainability, and innovation to deepen our network and engagement in Africa
At the Milken Institute, we partner with Africa by investing in the next generation of African financial leaders and by convening global capital around bankable investment opportunities, to accelerate African prosperity and job creation.
British Robinson, Chair of Milken Institute Africa

Africa Leadership Council Members

Leveraging Finance and Innovation for a Resilient, Prosperous Africa

Global Financial Scholars Programs

We work with governments to train, inform, and empower the next generation of financial policymakers and public-sector fund managers who can effectively drive financial market reforms and foster shared prosperity for all.

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Financial Innovations Labs

Financial Innovations Labs® tackle funding gaps around specific economic development issues by holding a microscope to the problems and analyzing them from every angle.

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Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program

This program is a series of multiyear, multimillion-dollar innovation competitions and awards harnessing Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to advance technological solutions toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa.

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Milken Institute Health

Milken Institute Health bridges innovation gaps across the health and health-care continuum. We advance whole-person health throughout the life span by improving healthy aging, public health, biomedical science, and food systems.

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Harnessing Africa's Potential

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By 2050 Africa will be home to 2.5 billion people, or one-quarter of the global population
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Africa hosts 60% of the world's arable land, offering tremendous opportunities for agribusiness and agricultural development
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Africa's technology sector is projected to grow at 5.3% over the next decade, and Africa is the world's second-fastest-growing region in GDP terms after Asia
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of the world’s 15 fastest-growing economies for 2026 are in Africa
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of the world’s proven critical minerals reserves are in Africa
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of global mobile money transactions take place in Africa

Event Spotlight

Middle East and Africa Summit 2025

4 – 5 December 2025
In a world rapidly transforming with dynamic market changes, shifting geopolitical landscapes, climate imperatives, and groundbreaking technological advances, the horizon remains filled with possibility. Meaningful partnerships have never been more valuable—they are essential in guiding us toward sustainable growth and shared success. By fostering...
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Our Impact

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Milken Institute Global Financial Scholars, of which 2/3 from Africa, who are strengthening financial markets and driving inclusive growth in their home markets.
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funds invested in African-led agriculture, green energy, and FinTech projects via the Milken-Motsepe Prize program

Global Financial Scholars Network

Robust financial markets play a crucial role in supporting private-sector-led growth, job creation, financial security, and the sustainable funding of national development priorities. Through two flagship training programs, we work with governments to train, inform, and empower the next generation of financial policymakers and public-sector fund managers who can effectively drive financial market reforms and foster shared prosperity for all. 

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Our Team

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Carole Biau

Senior Director, Global Market Development, Milken Institute International
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Sydney Hergan

Senior Associate, Milken Institute International
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Esther Krofah

Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Health
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Emily Musil, PhD

Managing Director, Environmental and Social Innovation team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
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Cory O’Hara

Director, Africa, Milken Institute International
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Teresa Whang

Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, Milken Institute International

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To learn more about our work in the region, contact us at [email protected].

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