At the ITFA TF COP Task Force launch in Sevilla, it was clear that in order to unlock Africa’s potential, we need to close the trade finance gap, especially for SMEs.

TTP editor Deepesh Patel spoke to Benjamin Mugisha, Chief Underwriting Officer of ATIDI – African Trade & Investment Development Insurance, who shared how ATIDI has evolved, from issuing standalone guarantees to building portfolio approaches with financial institutions.

As this morning’s UN Declaration rightly states, “Private business activity, investment and innovation are major drivers of sustainable development… but remain hampered by underdeveloped markets and high costs of capital.”

Watch our reel on YouTube here.