Manuel Moses is a Zimbabwean professional with over 30 years' experience in engineering, development finance and leadership. He began as an engineer before transitioning to finance at the Zimbabwe Development Bank and later the Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe, where he facilitated over US1bn in trade and project finance. At the TDB, he supported major regional projects and helped structure ATIDI. At the IFC, he expanded Africa's portfolio from 200m to 1bn. Since 2021, as CEO of ATIDI, he has championed financial innovation, SME empowerment and sustainable development, aiming to position Africa as a key global trade partner.
ATIDI has played a pivotal role in mitigating investment risks across Africa. How would you describe ATIDI's evolution over the years, and what do you see as its core contribution to the continent's economic development today?ATIDI has experienced significant evolution since its inception, adapting to the changing needs of the African market and the broader global economy.
First, our footprint has grown from seven member states to 24 today, with an ambition of reaching 30 by 2027. We then broadened our product range. Initially, our focus was on addressing the unique investment risks facing businesses operating in Africa. Over the years, ATIDI has grown into a key player in the risk mitigation sector, offering a comprehensive range of services, including insurance, reinsurance, coinsurance and other financial instruments.
We underwent a strategic rebranding from ATI to ATIDI African Trade Investment Development Insurance, emphasising our role in supporting investment growth and reflecting a broader commitment to our developmental mandate with a renewed focus on fostering sustainable economic growth across Africa.
ATIDI plays a vital role in unlocking Africa's economic potential by de-risking trade and investment, supporting renewable energy, and enabling access to affordable development finance.