PERFORMANCE GROWS
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
FOCUS OF OUR AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY PROJECTS
Sub-Saharan Africa is undergoing structural change, characterized by an economic upturn with the potential for high growth rates.
Here, the asc impact forestry fund makes long-term investments in agriculture and forestry projects that make the Sub-Saharan region an ideal investment location due to a rapidly growing population and the high demand for wood and food.
PROJECT & OBJECTIVES
number 3,600,000 t
CO₂ sequestration p.a.+ 1,000
People employed150,000 ha
Forestry and agricultural land100,000 t
Corn and soybean production p.a.
The initial project countries are Angola, Ethiopia and Congo-Brazzaville. The fund is specifically looking for regions that support foreign investors.
A bottom-up strategy involves all stakeholders in negotiations and processes, which increases the acceptance, approval and promotion of projects.
The team assesses projects comprehensively, including local and political risks, economic and environmental indicators and personal experience.
In total, the fund plans to invest in projects on over 150,000 hectares of land, which will contribute to local development, job creation and basic food security.
FOCUS ON FORESTRY
Forestry plays an important role in climate protection and in the economies of Sub-Saharan African countries. Many forests have been cut down in this region. There is a great need for areas for sustainable reforestation projects. It is also expected that there will be supply bottlenecks for construction timber in the coming years.
Countries such as Angola are currently still importing large quantities of expensive timber from various countries such as China, India, Europe, Indonesia and Australia. By promoting local timber production, the project countries can save costs and reduce their dependence on imports.
FOCUS ON THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the UN, the population in this region will grow from the current 1.23 billion (2024) to 2.11 billion (2050). Half of global population growth by 2050 will take place in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The enormous demand for agricultural products is therefore rising steadily. In addition, the price trend for agricultural commodities in the regions is likely to remain high due to weaker exchange rates and price premiums as well as the isolation of domestic markets.
MARKET VIEW ANGOLA
Angola is on a dynamic growth path after years of recession and stagnation. The government is investing heavily in infrastructure, education and healthcare in order to improve the living conditions of the population. With the growing middle class and increasing urbanization, an attractive domestic market is developing. In addition, Angola has enormous potential for agriculture, with fertile soils, abundant water and a favorable climate.
