Infrastructure development has a crucial role to play in the growth and development of Africa. While significant strides have been made, the continent still grapples with critical gaps in various infrastructure sectors, along with an infrastructure financing gap of up to $100 billion annually, according to the United Nations. Africa’s persistent infrastructure deficit creates an urgent need for substantial investments, however, and this event will cover the challenges and opportunities in the continent’s infrastructure development.
Our speakers will cover 5 main themes relating to African infrastructure:
Infrastructure challenges
What are the obstacles that African countries are dealing with in the infrastructure sector?
Infrastructure FInancing
What avenues are there for innovative financing models between the public and private sectors to boost FDI and multi-lateral funding?
Sustainable infrastructure
How can we promote green infrastructure projects, clean energy solutions and integrate ESG into infrastructure projects?
Technological advancements
What is the future of smart cities, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and automation in Africa?
Regional connectivity
Enhaning regional connectivity is essential, and must revolve around cross-border infrastrcture projects and transportation networks
Moderator:
Office Managing Partner, Corporate & Finance | Hogan Lovells
Speakers:
Group Chief Executive | Transnet
Deputy Director & Head of Financial Advisory | Africa Finance Corporation
Executive Head: Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, sub-Saharan Africa | DP World
Co-Managing Director | African Infrastructure Investment Managers
Vice President, Private Sector, Infrastructure & Industrialisation, African Development bank