[By Invitation Only] — Financing Growth: Aligning Finance, Regulation and Investment in Africa
May 11, 2026 | 9:30 AM EAT - 10:30 AM EAT
Closed Door
Description
In partnership with:
- Finance in Common System (FiCS)
- International Development Finance Club (IDFC)
- Pact for Prosperity, People and the Planet (4P)
- Agence française de développement (AFD)
Africa faces a significant financing gap, driven by both a high cost of capital and a shortage of sufficiently structured, bankable projects. This dual challenge reflects misalignments between regulatory frameworks, financial instruments and development priorities, limiting the mobilisation of private capital at scale.
This closed-door session will bring together public development banks, central banks, credit rating agencies, institutional investors, private sector representatives and ministries of finance. Discussions will focus on aligning regulatory frameworks, the role of credit ratings, risk-sharing instruments, and the development of national investment platforms capable of structuring bankable projects.
The objective is to identify practical levers to reduce the cost of capital and unlock greater private investment, while strengthening coordination between public and financial actors and supporting a shift towards sustainable, investment-led partnerships.
