Development finance plays a crucial role in fuelling Africa’s economic transformation. This session will examine the opportunities and challenges of development finance, exploring how African governments, businesses, and institutions can leverage these funds to drive inclusive and self-sustaining economic progress.

• Andrew Brown, Chief Investment Officer (Funds & Equity), British International Investment plc

• Begna Gebreyes, Head Of Heavy Industries, Telecoms & Technology, Africa Finance Corporation

• Francis Malige, Managing Director, Financial Institutions, EBRD

• Eric Kouevi, Founder & MD, Dzifa & Co, and Diploma in Financial Strategy, Saïd Business School