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
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)
