The Africa Investment Forum (AIF) kicked off on Wednesday in Marrakech with the participation of heads of state and government, public and private decision-makers and investors involved in the continent’s economic and social development.
This year’s forum, themed “Unlocking Africa’s Value Chains,” aims to be the continent’s main economic meeting platform, with the aim of creating significant value for investors and connecting them with opportunities at a time of significant change on the continent.
Since its launch in 2018, the AIF has mobilised nearly $143 billion in investment interest. Its centerpiece is the annual three-day Market Days event, which brings together thousands of global investors, heads of development finance institutions, and business and government leaders to drive critical investment deals to completion.
The 2023 edition of the forum will host nearly 600 high-level participants, creating a multi-stakeholder space focused on closing deals across the continent through an innovative format that combines project presentations in dedicated boardrooms with high-level sector debates.
The AIF transaction framework aims to provide the right investment mechanisms for investors seeking opportunities in emerging markets. It will provide effective solutions for investors seeking to channel capital into critical sectors in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) High 5s and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
HA/lb/as/APA