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Submission of One Bid in a PPP Process: A Curse or a Blessing?
By Oliver DundoMember of Green Bee’s Network of Experts Submission of single bids in public-private partnership (PPP) projects is becoming a reason for concern for project participants and particularly the contracting authorities. It occurs in either of the two tendering stages. In some projects, a single bid is received at the request for qualification stage […]
Building a Market for Sustainable Products in the UAE
Around the world, the consumption of sustainable products is booming. An increasing number of consumer goods companies are boosting their eco-friendly credentials to meet consumer demands. Sustainability awareness is also spreading in the Arab Gulf states. Yet, a gap remains between sustainability awareness and behaviour. In this podcast, we zoom in on the UAE market […]
Africa: ESG Adoption & Infrastructure Investments
ESG is becoming an international investment requirement and a crucial step towards long-term sustainable development. In this podcast series, we talk with industry experts and stakeholders about key ESG trends that are shaping business in the Middle East and Africa. In this episode, we talk to Dean Alborough, who is the Head of ESG at […]
European Union Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation: Implications on Africa
By Oliver Dundo Member of Green Bee’s Network of Experts On March 10, the European Union Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) came into effect. The SFDR requires that asset managers show “tangible and measurable plans” on ESG, with the aim of preventing greenwashing. This has implications for asset managers in the EU and beyond. The […]
Human Rights Due Diligence in African Supply Chains
By Judit Kuschnitzki Public pressure is mounting on businesses to protect human rights along their supply chains. Governments around the world began translating the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) into law. These developments impact human rights due diligence in African supply chains. Human rights due diligence (HRDD) is central to UN […]
Partner Event – CC Forum Middle East “Investment in Sustainable Development”
Green Bee Group joins this year’s CC Forum Middle East as a Media Partner. This 3-day event takes place in the UAE between 31 March and 1 April 2021. The event will bring together major global investment funds, family offices, VC capital firms, HNWs, senior government officials, startups and well-known public figures to discuss ways […]
Why Should MENA Companies Invest in Sustainability Reporting?
By Charlene Rahall In today’s business world, demands for corporate disclosures are rising. MENA companies are thus advised to invest in sustainability reporting. A sustainability report conveys to investors and stakeholders environmental, social, and governance (ESG) insights. Disclosure of a company’s ESG impact can open doors to significant opportunities. Sustainability reporting allows investors to identify […]
How to Promote Sustainable Infrastructure PPPs in MENA
By Mhamed BiygautaneMember of Green Bee’s Network of Experts PPPs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are often restricted to technology-intensive sectors. To date, they have rarely been adopted in social infrastructure projects. The two key factors underlying the lack of PPPs in a wide range of social services, are the traditional dominance […]
ESG in Public-Private Partnerships: A Vehicle for Sustainable Development?
By Judit Kuschnitzki The incorporation of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles in public-private partnerships (PPPs) promises to unlock important green funding sources, while also contributing to countries’ sustainable development. The COVID-19 crisis has boosted governments’ interest in infrastructure projects, which can offer both short-term economic benefits, such as job creation, as well as longer-term […]
ESG: Nascent Yet Growing in MENA
By Charlene Rahall Green-led economic activities, alongside accelerated technology adoption and greater private sector participation could promise a more sustainable recovery in MENA states. Adoption of ESG standards is a crucial step towards long-term sustainable development. This year started with a bang for ESG and sustainable finance, not just in the Middle East. At several […]
Saudi Arabia Budget 2021: Private Sector-led Recovery
On December 15, Saudi Arabia released its 2020 macroeconomic performance and its 2021 budget. The kingdom is making progress in raising the share of non-oil revenue as part of its Vision 2030 objectives. The 2021 budget forecasts are in line with those released by the Ministry of Finance in October. The budget highlights Saudi Arabia’s […]
Entrepreneurship in the Middle East and Africa: Agri-Tech in Tanzania
In this podcast series, Green Bee Group speaks to entrepreneurs across the region. Our goal is to shed light on some of the business ideas that are emerging in the Middle East and Africa. We discuss the challenges that entrepreneurs face and the support available to them. Our guests highlight the creativity and resilience required […]
Webinar – East Africa at a Crossroad: Regional Integration, Emerging Opportunities, and New Conflicts
This webinar shed light on the current economic and political drivers of regional integration in East Africa. Panellists discussed the region’s future political outlook and economic opportunities. Alia Eshaq, Managing Partner at Green Bee Group, moderated the event. The panellists were: Ambassador Dr. Namira Negm, Legal Counsel and Director of Department of Legal Affairs of […]
Public Private Partnerships in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a significant projects market in the Middle East and an important player in the field of public private partnerships (PPPs). The implementation of PPPs in Saudi Arabia is shaped by country-specific factors, including the Kingdom’s ambitious 2030 Vision, which aims to diversify the country’s economy. Recent economic reforms have notably included the […]
Webinar – GCC Climate Goals: Hydrogen and the Circular Carbon Economy
This webinar, hosted by Green Bee Group on November 4th, shed light on current and emerging decarbonization trends within the oil and gas economies in the GCC. Insights were given into the role of renewables, with a focus on green hydrogen, as well as the concept of a circular carbon economy, which has gained prominence […]
Human Rights Due Diligence in African Supply Chains
Public pressure is mounting on businesses to protect human rights along their supply chains. Governments around the world began translating the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) into law. These developments impact human rights due diligence in African supply chains.
Why Should Companies Invest in Sustainability Reporting?
Sustainability reporting allows investors to identify firms with sustainable investment opportunities. It also provides investors with relevant information on long-term risks and value. Through sustainability reporting, MENA companies can explain how they mitigate ESG-related risks.
In a global financial system that increasingly rewards sustainability, disclosures promise capital. In MENA countries, companies with sustainability reports will stand out to foreign investors.
How to Promote Infrastructure PPPs
PPPs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are often restricted to technology-intensive sectors. To date, they have rarely been adopted in social infrastructure projects.
This briefing puts forth six recommendations that help facilitate a broader implementation of PPPs in the MENA region.