Dolika E. S. Banda

CDC Group Plc, a fund of funds, invests in private equity funds which focuses on Africa and Asian countries. It also provides direct investments in developing countries.

The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund operates as a multi-donor funded financing vehicle that awards repayable grants to private sector companies to support innovative business ideas. Its offers private sector entrepreneurs in Africa to innovate and find profitable ways of improving access to markets and the way markets function for the poor, particularly in rural areas. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

BII Group Ltd. (BII Group) is a private equity/venture capital, a subsidiary of Government of United Kingdom was founded by James Murray Grant in 1948. The firm is headquartered in London with offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Nairobi, Pakistan, Sandton, and Bangladesh.

Part of Absa Group Ltd., Absa Bank Zambia Plc is a financial services company based in Lusaka, Zambia. The Zambian company offers a range of personal, business, and corporate banking solutions, including corporate accounts, transactional and finance solutions, as well as trade and working capital solutions. Absa Bank Zambia partners with its clients to provide financial and non-financial products and services that make banking simple, convenient, and safe. Additionally, the company offers a program designed for women in business to help them grow their businesses and access opportunities. With a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 42,000 employees, Absa Group Limited aims to be the pride of Africa.

Part of Citigroup, Inc., Citibank Zambia Ltd. is a bank. The company is based in Lusaka, Zambia.

CARE USA operates charitable organizations. It provides charitable services to help communities in areas such as health, education, economic development, emergency relief and agriculture. The company also has a Small Economic Activity Development (SEAD) unit that supports money-making activities. CARE USA was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.