#Infra4dev Conference: Infrastructure, Recovery & Growth: Building out from the Pandemic
Date: 3-4 March 2022, online
The Infrastructure for Development Conference series (#Infra4Dev) is an initiative of the World Bank’s Infrastructure Vice-Presidency, aiming to promote dialogue and exchange between leading edge economic researchers and the wider community of policymakers and practitioners on leveraging infrastructure for development.
The World Bank and the International Growth Centre, based at the London School of Economics, are partnering for the third annual #Infra4Dev Conference, to be held online on the mornings (ET) of March 3rd and 4th, 2022.
Policy makers around the world are currently grappling with the immediate economic recovery from the global pandemic, while at the same time trying to steer the global economy on to a more sustainable long-term development path. Accordingly, the theme for this year’s conference is the impact of infrastructure on economic development. We will explore how a range of infrastructural developments – including digital, urban transport, economic corridors, and energy systems – contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Africa Agribusiness + Food Summit 2022
Join SSCG Consulting at the virtual Annual Africa Agribusiness + Food Summit 2022 on Thursday 17 March 2022.
Accelerating agriculture and agribusiness investment, innovation, productivity; development of food value chains and market systems
About this event
Agriculture, agribusiness and food sectors remains key pillars of Africa’s economy and will be essential to the continent recovering from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and future food security. It contributes 23% of the continent’s GDP and 49% of employment. The continent boasts an estimated 65% of the world's arable land. Yet, Africa’s full agricultural potential remains untapped. Realizing Africa’s full agricultural potential will require significant investment, innovation and technology advancement.
Eighth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) invited you to attend the Eighth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) held in hybrid format in Kigali between 3-5 March 2022.
Introduction
The ARFSD is an annual multi-stakeholder platform organized jointly by the United Nations Economic Commission of Africa (ECA) and the Host Government in collaboration with the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank and other entities of the United Nations System. It brings together Ministers, senior officials, experts and practitioners from UN member States, private sector, civil society, academia and UN organisations. Accordingly, the 2022 Forum will be organized jointly by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Government of the Republic of Rwanda in collaboration with partners outlined above.
Forum Europe Afrique - Métropoles européennes et africaines : les actrices de la relance mondiale
Date: 17 Mars 09h00 à 19h10 (H Fr.)
Dans le cadre de sa présidence de l’Union Européenne, la France va faire du “renforcement du partenariat euro-africain” une de ses priorités du premier semestre 2022. En sa qualité de plus grand partenaire commercial de l’Afrique, ces liens doivent être renforcés pour créer de la valeur ajoutée et de l’emploi.
Dans le prolongement du Sommet Union européenne-Union africaine des 17 et 18 février prochains à Bruxelles, le forum Europe Afrique se tiendra le 17 mars prochain au Palais du Pharo, labellisé par la présidence française de l’Union Européenne.
3rd Edition of the ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum
Date: Wednesday 16 - Friday 18 February 2022
Mahatma Gandhi Conference Centre, Namey, Republic of Niger
For the first time, the Republic of Niger will be hosting the ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum.
ECOMOF will feature a variety of conference sessions, workshops and roundtables, with industry experts discussing issues encompassing the complete spectrum of the mining and petroleum sectors. Niger’s mining and petroleum sectors are rapidly developing with major new discoveries, this is the first international mining event in the country and a unique chance to cement business deals.
The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic: hope or disillusion?
Date: Tuesday 15 February 2022, 16:00 - 17:00 CET
Politico is hosting top EU and African leaders from a variety of public and private sectors to discuss the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the eradication of the virus.
The pandemic has taught a hard lesson to any would-be idealists: that when humanity was faced with the collective challenge of a deadly virus, countries turned their backs on solidarity to put their own people first.
This reality has sparked a round of hand-wringing public health experts. But while European governments called for new global guidelines, rich countries are continuing to brush off guidance from the World Health Organization and back-burner efforts like the COVAX plan to ensure equitable access to vaccines.
Therefore, countries in Africa and other less-developed regions are feeling abandoned by the global health system and starting instead to look at what they can do on their own.
Africa and Trade: Competition, Rules and Prosperity
Date: Monday 7 February 2022, 13:00 – 14:00 CET
EA Lagos invites you to its inaugural event, "Africa and Trade: Competition, Rules and Prosperity".
Intra-Africa trade is currently between 15% - 18%. Trade liberalisation with the AfCFTA is expected to reduce costs, boost product variety and set the stage for increasing returns to trade.
Capturing these returns will require staying true to the fundamental principles of competition and the rule of law. Our speakers, Poorva Karkaare and Leonard Wantchekon, are well acquainted with the latest developments in the region.
"Infrastructures et entreprises, comment mieux financer l’Afrique ?", avec SE Maurice BANDAMAN, Ambassadeur de Côte d’Ivoire
Date: 09 Février 10h30 à 12h15 (H Fr.)
En Webinaire sur Zoom
Avec cette 1re édition du 9 février, AfricaPresse.Paris inaugure un nouveau cycle de rendez-vous mensuels, « Les conférences des Ambassadeurs africains de Paris ». Son Excellence Maurice BANDAMAN, Ambassadeur de la CÔTE D’IVOIRE, nous fait l’amitié d’être notre premier invité d’honneur.
Cette première « Conférence des Ambassadeurs de Paris » sera dédiée au thème : « Infrastructures et entreprises, comment mieux financer l’Afrique ? », et se déroulera de 10 h 30 à 12 h 15, le mercredi 9 février 2022.
Des panélistes de haut niveau apporteront leur contribution experte à la rencontre, autour de Son Excellence Maurice BANDAMAN, Ambassadeur de la CÔTE D’IVOIRE.
Africa Tech Summit, Nairobi
Join the fourth edition of the Africa Tech Summit, taking place live in Nairobi, Kenya on February 23-24.
A leading African tech event providing insight and networking within the African tech ecosystem. Africa Tech Summit brings together tech leaders, MNOs, corporates, startups, investors, entrepreneurs, governments, trade bodies and media.
The event, which has previously taken place in Kigali, Rwanda, connects over 500 tech leaders over two days, with three summits, workshops, an expo, a deal room, a venture showcases and unparalleled networking opportunities.
The 2022 edition of the event will host three tracks – the Money and DeFi Summit, Africa Startup Summit and the Africa Mobile Summit – in a bid to drive interaction and a future line of sight across a range of sectors.
Climate and Energy in the Africa-Europe partnership: Leading the way to the AU-EU summit
Join the Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) on Thursday 20 January 2022 from 17:00 to 18:30 CET and ahead of the 6th AU-EU Summit for a high-level debate focusing on the critical themes of climate and energy in the Africa-Europe partnership.
To facilitate an open and frank dialogue on key, often contentious, issues between our two continents, AEF is organising three high-level “Talking Africa-Europe” specials focusing on the priority issues of Climate and Energy (January 20), Migration and Mobility (January 27) and Vaccine Access and Equity (February 3).
This debate will build on the aftermath of COP 26, which have left unhappy both climate activists and made African partners keen to address the key challenge of insufficient access to energy on their own continent. By addressing the best ways to take care of ensuring energy transition for all, this debate aims to foster an honest and frank dialogue about the best pathways to energy transition for the two continents and its people, that ensures both access to energy for all and climate concern.