The session aims to position Africa's airspace as a key investment opportunity. The focus is on using the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to create a unified and open airspace, which will significantly boost trade and tourism. The session will gather airline leaders, policymakers, financiers, and regulators to address funding challenges and policy gaps. They will also identify potential investment areas, such as airport upgrades, air traffic systems, and technology, using public -private partnerships (PPPs) and new financing models. The ultimate goal is to create a clear plan to speed up the SAATM and unlock Africa's full aviation potential.

The session aims to spotlight trade-related infrastructure projects vital to unlocking the Lobito Corridor’s economic and integration potential, with a focus on commercially viable initiatives capable of attracting private investment and driving sustainable industrial growth in Angola, Zambia, and the DRC. By engaging African Union representatives, subject-matter experts, and private sector leaders, the discussion will address both hard infrastructure such as logistics hubs, ports, and rail systems, as well as enabling mechanisms including public-private partnerships, regulatory modernization, and blended finance. The goal is to demonstrate the Corridor’s position as a compelling destination for investors, development finance institutions, and project developers.

This Project Preparation Facilities Network meeting will align resources and strategies to fast-track priority projects under PIDA and AfSEM-CMP from concept to bankability. Stakeholders will review the preparation portfolio, share best practices, and coordinate efforts to de-risk, structure, and accelerate financing readiness. The goal: a streamlined, high-impact pipeline aligned
with continental priorities and ready to attract investment.

Africa’s industrialisation is hindered by low value-add,
commodity dependence, and financing gaps. This dialogue will showcase PAIDA as the key framework for green, inclusive industrial growth and explore financing tools, SEZs, and regional value chains. Ministers, DFIs, and investors will share strategies and commit to partnerships for priority projects. Outcomes include reaffirming PAIDA’s role, identifying instruments, securing commitments, and launching a PAIDA Investment Dialogue Platform.

This session will feature African startups, innovators, and companies that are developing and implementing
technology-based solutions for infrastructure. These
solutions include using AI for project monitoring, drones for construction, and fintech platforms for public-private partnerships. The goal is to showcase scalable innovations that can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and increase the resilience of infrastructure across various sectors. The event will include panels, pitch sessions, live demonstrations, and opportunities for investors to connect with innovators.

L'industrialisation de l'Afrique est entravée par une faible valeur ajoutée, une dépendance à l'égard des produits de base et des déficits de financement. Ce dialogue présentera le PAIDA comme le cadre clé pour une croissance industrielle verte et inclusive et explorera les outils de financement, les ZES et les chaînes de valeur régionales. Les ministres, les IFD et les investisseurs partageront des stratégies et s'engageront dans des partenariats pour des projets prioritaires. Les résultats comprennent la réaffirmation du rôle du PAIDA, l'identification des instruments, l'obtention d'engagements et le lancement d'une plateforme de dialogue sur l'investissement du PAIDA.

Access to rural areas is key to unlocking Africa's agricultural potential and increasing trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), yet funding for rural infrastructure is often disorganized and slow. This session will explore how to use Digital
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development finance, blended finance, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) to attract private investment and create a sustainable pipeline of projects. The goal is to build a stronger value chain and achieve inclusive growth. Ministers, DFIs, and investors will share their insights on successful projects and
identify practical ways forward.

This session will examine innovative approaches to enhance the financial sustainability of water and sanitation utilities in Africa, focusing on reducing structural inefficiencies, improving governance, and mobilizing diversified financing. The High-level Panel will draw on concrete experiences and foster dialogue
among governments, utilities, and partners, to promote resilient models that reconcile affordability with long-term sustainability.

Les villes africaines sont à l'avant-garde des défis climatiques et démographiques, mais elles ne disposent pas des fonds nécessaires pour mettre en place des infrastructures durables. Une session spéciale réunira des ministres, des maires et des investisseurs afin de trouver des moyens d'accroître le flux de financement climatique dans les zones urbaines. L'objectif est de s'attaquer à des problèmes urgents tels que la circulation, la mauvaise qualité de l'air et la vulnérabilité climatique.