Sonatel’s securitisation: Connecting local investors and telecoms

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Telecoms and Communications

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Middle East & Africa

Clara Browne-Amorim

Reporter

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The importance of digital infrastructure cannot be underestimated: a community connected to the internet generates jobs, security, and economic growth. Telecoms providers in West Africa are experiencing growth but the size of the challenge demands new financial tools – and Sonatel’s landmark securitisation looks to have some staying power with local investors.