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01 December 2022

GKB Venture’s Harkins on Africa's healthy ECA pipeline

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Agri/Soft Commodities, Infrastructure
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Ed Harkins, managing director of GKB Ventures, spoke to TXF at the Berlin Dealmakers event in October. With activity in African markets on the rise, foreign investment will be required to develop the agricultural and social infrastructure that could unlock the continent’s potential.



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