Summary
By 2007, the funds raised for regional investments reached $6 billion.
A close look at the private equity industry in MENA shows us indeed that it has faced a succession of setbacks over the last 15 years -- which few players are still ready to accept -- and some thorny geopolitical issues may be creating new uncertainties despite the fact that the current roster of firms active in the region still consist of seasoned professionals who have negotiated previous waves of political and economic volatility and created value in the process.
Private capital can bridge these gaps by providing expansion capital, by helping businesses grow in line with international standards, by connecting these companies to new markets and ultimately by creating licit opportunities for the region's youth to earn a living in the formal economy.
Bottom line: Private equity remains grossly underutilized, with private equity investment as a percentage of GDP weighing in at just 0.2 percent for the MENA region in 2018 .
By partnering with local entrepreneurs and building better businesses, the private equity industry can also help the region build a much brighter future.
Design policies and programs to fit the "reality" of business: It is a fact that government policies at large are not well understood or utilized by businesses and fail to provide the competitive price, accessibility, and certainty that businesses look for when seeking capital.
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