Roots and Values
Roots and Values
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Nsiona Impact is a consult that collaborates and partners with visionary corporates, governments, DFIs and financial investors to use finance to drive impact and sustainable growth in Emerging and Frontier markets. Our podcast goes beyond Nsiona Impact’s core operations, spotlighting inspiring stories of real-world impact. Rooted in our "Sequoia Tree Mindset"—built on resilience, longevity, and interconnectedness—we dive into the personal journeys of remarkable individuals, exploring the human qualities behind their excellence and achievements.
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The podcast focuses on the intersection of ambition, impact, and transformative development, tackling topics like sustainable investment and visionary change in emerging markets. For example, the inaugural episode features Guillaume Fonkenell discussing his philanthropic journey and the importance of resilience and interconnectedness in creating lasting impact.

Nsiona Impact is a consult that collaborates and partners with visionary corporates, governments, DFIs and financial investors to use finance to drive impact and sustainable growth in Emerging and Frontier markets. Our podcast goes beyond Nsiona Impact’s core operations, spotlighting inspiring stories of real-world impact. Rooted in our “Sequoia Tree Mindset”—built on resilience, longevity, and interconnectedness—we dive into the personal journeys of remarkable individuals, exploring the human qualities behind their excellence and achievements.
Why does Africa continue to pay significantly more to borrow than other emerging markets with similar credit ratings?
In this inaugural episode of Emerging Insight, Tuna Impact convenes three leading market experts to debate whether Africa's risk premium reflects genuine fundamentals or persistent market mispricing.
The discussion explores sovereign and corporate borrowing costs, investor perceptions, credit ratings, the role of Development Finance Institutions, and the reforms needed to attract greater private capital to the continent.
Guests:
- Omotunde Lawal
- Ishitaa Sharma
- Vincent Hakyemez
A conversation on one of the most important questions facing African capital markets today.

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