18
panel
Africa's FinTech Revolution
Africa's FinTech ecosystem is witnessing a remarkable rise, with several homegrown unicorns emer
ging as global leaders in innovation and financial inclusion.
+ Read More
staff
Leilani Jimenez
Leilani Jimenez is an Associate in the Research Department at the Milken Institute. In this role,
she supports the department's research portfolio in health economics, regional economics, and international finance.
+ Read More
panel
Sovereign Wealth Funds: Creating Sustainable Finance for Regional Integration and Growth between the Middle East and Africa
In a little over two decades, the number of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) has grown from 62 in 2
000 to 176 currently.
+ Read More
video
Africa's FinTech Revolution
panel
A Brighter Future for the Giant of Africa? Building the Institutional Investor Base to Finance Sustainable Economic and Financial Transformation in Nigeria (Invite only)
Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and one of the continent’s most closely watched markets.
landing page
AgriTech Winners
About the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech Winners
In April 2021, the Milken Institute and the Mots
epe Foundation launched the Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program
+ Read More
panel
Open for Business: Shaping the African Investment Story
Africa’s demographics are wildly compelling. By 2050, 90 cities in Africa will have more than a
million people.
+ Read More
panel
CEO Roundtable (Invite only)
Join regional and global CEOs in an exclusive roundtable to explore the diverse global economic
dynamics shaping the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
+ Read More
panel
Longevity Cities: Creating Optimal Environments for Healthy Aging
Global aging has profound impacts on families, societies, and economies. Despite advances in bio
medical research and improved living conditions around the world, age remains the biggest risk factor for diseases like cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.
+ Read More
panel
Global Overview
Divergence in geo-economic and political trends across the regions of the world presents signifi
cant challenges in the year ahead. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine lumbers on, conflict in West Asia, political instability in the Sahel and West Africa
+ Read More