1) Although private equity firms have raised over $50 billion for investment in Africa, only half of that amount ($25 billion) has actually been committed due to investors' fears about potential downsides.
2) Business rescue, which allows struggling companies to restructure and avoid liquidation, can help address those fears by providing a framework for managing downside risks.
3) Countries with more developed business rescue laws and practices, like South Africa and the US, have seen those laws used successfully to turn around companies and make them stronger, attracting more investors.