HC Deb 17 June 2003 vol 407 cc124-5W
Gregory Barker

To ask the Minister of State, Department for International Development what the value is of new investments made in sub-Saharan Africa by CDC Capital Partners by(a) country and (b) sector in the last 12 months; and what the projected value is of new investments in the area by (i) country and (ii) sector in the next 12 months. [115350]

Hilary Benn

Since July 2002, approximately £133 million has been invested in sub-Saharan Africa.

Countries £000
Pan Africa 17
Cote D'lvoire 53
Kenya 14,000
Mauritius 470
Mozambique 609
Nigeria 228
South Africa 20,750
Swaziland 358
Tanzania 96,622
£000
Sectors
Power 113,017
Agribusiness 15,300
Minerals/oil/gas 3,000
Funds 1,300
TMT 281
Financial Services 34
Infrastructure 75

It is not possible to comment on projected values over the next 12 months. It will depend on a variety of factors.

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