African Caucus '25

Central African Republic (CAR)

July 30 - August 02 2025—Ledger Plaza Hotel, Bangui

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Welcome

Your hosts for the African Caucus Meetings 2025

Professor

Faustin-Archange TOUADÉRA

President of the Central African Republic

Distinguished Central Bank Governors, Honourable Finance Ministers, Esteemed Delegates On behalf of the Central African Republic, it is my distinct honour to welcome you to the African Caucus Meetings, held this year in our capital city, Bangui.

Thank you.

Hervé NDOBA

Minister of Finances and Budget of CAR

Excellencies, Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, Ladies and Gentlemen Delegates,

I have the distinct honor of welcoming you, on behalf of the Central African Republic, to our home, your home, in Bangui "the Coquette," the heart of our continent, where the 2025 African Caucus meetings will be held.

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Professor

Richard FILAKOTA

Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation

2025 Agenda

Resilient Infrastructure, Human Capital, and Green Wealth: Essential Levers for Strong, Inclusive, and Sustainable Growth in Africa

Wednesday, July 30

ARRIVAL AND WELCOME

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Morning

Arrival and registration at Ledger Hotel
Press conference by Caucus Chairperson
Signing of private investment agreements
Cocktail reception

Afternoon

Welcoming remarks
Promotional video on private sector
Keynote (Mr. Ethiopis TAFARA, IFC)
Session 1: Special Economic Zones
Session 2: Informal sector integration

Evening

Welcome cocktail reception
Traditional and modern show
Private Chair's dinner (Executive Directors)

Thursday, July 31

MAIN SESSION

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Morning

Official opening ceremony
National anthem
Video on Central African Republic
Welcome Remarks by H.E. Hervé Ndoba
New generation message (Kate Kallot, Amini)
Keynote (Tony ELUMELU)
Performance by Idylle Mamba
Opening Speech by President Touadéra

Afternoon

Group photo with the President
Session 1: Innovative financing solutions
Official lunch
Session 2: Enhancing fiscal capacity

Friday, August 1

CLOSING DAY

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Morning

Session 3: Digital tools (A.I., Fintech, Climate finance)
Session 4: Caucus meeting (Governors only)
Review of 2025 memorandum

Afternoon

Bangui Declaration discussion
Session 5: Finalization and adoption
Proclamation of the Declaration
Closing speeches

Evening

Official dinner (President TOUADERA)
Musical theater: "Our Story"
Orchestra performance

DAY 4

Saturday, August 2

Traditional boat race• Local products fair• Live giant painting• Live music band• African hair dressing défilé

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The Venue

Ledger Plaza Bangui

2025 Speakers

Confirmed speakers for the 2025 African Caucus Meeting

Ousmane DIAGANA

Vice President, Western and Central Africa

World Bank Group

Ndiamé DIOP

Vice President, Eastern and Southern Africa (AFEES)

World Bank Group

Wale EDUN

Honourable Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Tony ELUMELU

Founder & Chairman

Heirs Holdings & United Bank for Africa

Dr Donald KABERUKA

Managing Partner

SouthBridge

Former President

Banque Africaine de Développement

Kate KALLOT

Founder & CEO

Amini

Wamkele MENE

Secretary General

African Continental Free Trade Area

Montfort MLACHILA

Deputy Director, African Department

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Amina J. MOHAMMED

Deputy Secretary-General

United Nations

Ethiopis TAFARA

Regional Vice President, Africa

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Plan your experience

Ensure a seamless visit to CAR for the 2025 African Caucus Meeting by arranging your flights and accommodation. Experience warm CAR hospitality throughout your stay.