The 7 Priority Countries

Verdex initially focuses on 7 countries that represent the strategic heart of African transition finance.

Country Overview

CountryRegionKey SectorsWhy Selected
KenyaEast AfricaGeothermal, Solar, WindRegional hub, 90%+ renewable grid
NigeriaWest AfricaSolar, Gas-to-PowerAfrica's largest economy, 200M+ population
South AfricaSouthernCoal transition, Solar, WindJETP (USD 11.6B committed)
TanzaniaEast AfricaGeothermal, Mini-gridsEmerging market, off-grid potential
GhanaWest AfricaSolar, Offshore WindArticle 6 pioneer, stable democracy
EgyptNorth AfricaSolar, Wind, Green HydrogenCOP27 host, Suez green corridor
MoroccoNorth AfricaSolar, Wind, Green HydrogenNoor-Ouarzazate (world's largest CSP)
USD 77 billion
Combined renewable energy pipeline 2025-2030

Selection Criteria

1
LMA Document Coverage
79 LMA Africa-specific documents cover these jurisdictions
2
DFI Activity
All 7 major DFIs actively operate in these markets
3
Climate Ambition
Strong NDC commitments and transition pathways
4
Deal Flow
Represent 70%+ of African renewable energy pipeline
5
Regulatory Readiness
Established or emerging sustainable finance frameworks
💎Expansion Plans
Verdex plans to expand coverage to additional African markets as the platform matures and partnerships with regional DFIs are established.