Françoise Lombard, Proparco and Jeremy Awori, Ecobank Group on the Main Stage Inspire.

May 11, 2026 | 9:03 AM EAT - 9:15 AM EAT
Main Stage Inspire - AM

Summary :

Jeremy Awori of Ecobank and Françoise Lombard of Proparco emphasize that Africa’s potential is often overshadowed by an outdated perception of risk that does not reflect economic reality. To bridge this gap, they advocate for a shift toward sustainable, private-sector-led investment that prioritizes local value creation and resilience. As a testament to this commitment, they announced a new €300 million partnership aimed at scaling agricultural development and economic growth across the continent. This summary was generated by AI.

Presented by

Jeremy Awori

Françoise LOMBARD

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