Debashis Sarker

Investment in Ict Sector for Development Debashis Sarker

In early 1990s to 2000, revolution took place for private investment in the ICT sector for development. But investment decision is always challenging for capital formation and several risks. Multi donor stakeholders such as IFC, EIB, NorFund, EMRD, AfDB etc. exists in the market with high priority investment choices. Private equity, venture and seed capital are prime propositions for private investors and they primarily invest in the start up, early and growing stage of the venture. Institutional investors (IFC, EBI etc.) mainly invest as debt, senior debt or loan at the expansion stage. Institutional investors have higher average investment in the ICT projects. However, in this book, readers will find near to 200 investment funds and projects' investment analysis on ICT sector around the globe and their individual investment decisions.