Africa’s financial landscape is undergoing a transformation, with innovative initiatives driving the modernisation of payment infrastructure. As Central Banks work to enhance the attractiveness of local markets for both regional and global investors, strengthening financial infrastructure and promoting local currency finance have become key priorities. In this context, engagement with regional and international payment systems is playing a crucial role in fostering economic growth and deepening financial integration across the continent.

On the sidelines of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings, this high-impact roundtable will provide a strategic platform for an open and forward-looking discussion on the role of payments and foreign exchange (FX) infrastructure in West, Central, and East Africa. With the increasing momentum for regional and international cross-border payment corridors, the roundtable will explore how financial infrastructure can facilitate cross-border trade, promote financial inclusion, and drive economic development across Africa.

Bringing together senior leaders from the banking and financial services sectors, along with key policymakers, this event will foster collaboration on shaping Africa’s evolving payment ecosystem. Leveraging the AfDB Annual Meetings platform, the roundtable will convene top-tier stakeholders to share insights, exchange expertise, and discuss actions for Africa’s payments landscape.