Growth involves more than just making a profit; it also involves encouraging sustainable development, raising living standards, and ensuring that advancements benefit communities. Agro-processing and manufacturing are the industries that Oxano Capital focuses on because we think that these sectors can have a lasting positive impact on people's lives, communities, and local economies by creating jobs, improving the infrastructure in the area, and promoting economic resilience.
At Oxano Capital, we don’t just invest; we drive growth by:
✅ Creating Employment: The UN predicts a global population of 10 million by 2050, with Africa contributing 57% or 1.4 billion people. Africa has the youngest population globally, with 70% under 30. By 2075, one in three people of working age will be African, and the working-age population is expected to grow by 450 million by 2035. This presents an opportunity for Africa to harness its young workforce and drive economic revolution.
✅ Impacting Communities: In Africa, impact investing holds unique potential, offering both social and financial returns. This approach not only addresses social and environmental challenges but also generates profits, creating a win-win scenario for investors. Community investing empowers disadvantaged individuals by providing the resources and opportunities they lack from traditional financial institutions. Ultimately, it is through the combined efforts of both the public and private sectors, coupled with ambitious initiatives that seek to create socio-economic value, that we can truly achieve effective impact investing ecosystems across African nations.
✅ Improving Infrastructure: Manufacturing in Africa is crucial for infrastructure development, economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction. Despite significant mega-projects, Africa's manufacturing sector contributes less than 2% to global manufacturing value added. Oxano Capital believes strategic investments in manufacturing can transform communities and drive economic progress, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth.
✅ Stimulating Local Economies: Amid a global economic landscape challenged by supply chain constraints due to conflicts and geopolitical tensions, the East African region continues to demonstrate economic resilience and growth potential. This promising outlook is fueled by several factors, including economic stimulus from international organizations, renewed investor interest, infrastructure reforms, a robust services sector, and government efforts to nurture a healthy investor climate and promote tourism.
The chart highlights the projected GDP growth in six East African countries from 2024 to 2029, with Ethiopia and Mozambique leading the pack, showing the most significant growth rates, nearing 50% and 40%, respectively, by 2029. Zambia and Kenya are expected to experience moderate growth, reaching around 30%, while Sudan also shows steady improvement, particularly in the later years. This indicates that Ethiopia and Mozambique are poised to be the region's economic frontrunners, with substantial growth momentum, while the other countries will experience solid but more measured growth trajectories.
At Oxano Capital, we are dedicated to driving sustainable progress and building resilient communities across Africa.If your company is in agro-processing or manufacturing and shares our vision for growth, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a meaningful impact. Reach out today to discuss exciting investment opportunities and partnerships.