The theme of the 2026 Annual Meetings is: “Mobilizing Large-Scale Resources for Financing Africa’s Development in a Fragmented World.”
Key topics discussed:
- Growing financing gap
- Rising global tensions
- Youth as a major asset for Africa’s development
Knowledge-sharing events:
No. 1: “Mobilizing Capital at Scale for Accelerated, Inclusive and Resilient Growth in Africa”No. 2: “Strengthening and Consolidating Africa’s Financial Systems and Agency in a Changing World”
No. 3: “Harnessing Africa’s Demographic Dividend for Accelerated Economic Transformation” …
An enriching week dedicated to and focused on Africa’s development.
The African Development Bank annual meetings were a remarkable success. Congratulations to the host country, the Republic of Congo, for its warm hospitality and excellent organization of these annual meetings.
These discussions highlighted key challenges and opportunities for the continent, including financing development, strengthening financial systems, and harnessing Africa’s demographic dividend. They also reaffirmed the importance of collective action and strategic partnerships to drive sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Africa.
A FEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT
