Impact Through Access in the Middle East & Africa The Next Investment Opportunity in Frontier Markets

This report examines how impact-driven innovation is expanding access across three interconnected layers: 1) Access to a Healthy Planet, 2) Access to Human Potential, and 3) Access to Enabling Infrastructure, to create lasting, measurable change across the region. It highlights how entrepreneurs are building scalable, tech-enabled solutions that bridge access gaps in energy, food, health, education, finance, and urban systems, driving both social and environmental impact that translates directly into economic opportunity and resilience.

Grounded in data and insights from Global Ventures’ and C3’s ecosystem, the report maps the intersection of impact and investability, identifying the business models and technologies shaping a new era of inclusive growth across MEA.

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