About Us
About the Event
Africa @ World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings 2026 will take place on the margins of the Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., bringing together more than 200 high-level participants from across the continent and global institutions.
The event serves as an annual platform for evidence-informed dialogue and strategic engagement on Africa’s economic transformation, debt sustainability, infrastructure investment, regional integration, job creation, and human capital development.
This convening is uniquely positioned because it bridges African policy leadership with international decision-making processes, providing a structured opportunity to reflect on Africa’s development trajectory, amplify African priorities, and engage with global partners.
The 2026 edition expands on the momentum generated in 2025 and responds directly to requests from African policymakers and partners for continued dialogue on economic resilience, financing, and reform pathways.
Under the overarching theme “Accelerating Africa’s Transformation,” the Africa @ World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings examines how African nations can leverage strategic partnerships, innovative financing mechanisms, and regional cooperation to drive sustainable economic growth. Discussions will focus on practical pathways to unlock Africa’s economic potential while addressing structural challenges that have historically constrained the continent’s progress.
Our Role as Host Organization
Nkafu Policy Institute (Host Organization), in partnership with African institutions and international partners.
About the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation
The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation was established to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The Foundation partners with local governments, policymakers, private enterprises, civil society organizations, and development partners to expand resources available to entrepreneurs, farmers, and small business owners, improving individual livelihoods.
About the Nkafu Policy Institute
About AUDA-NEPAD
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) coordinates and implements priority regional and continental development projects to promote regional integration toward the accelerated realization of Agenda 2063. AUDA-NEPAD works to strengthen capacity, promote knowledge sharing, and facilitate partnerships that advance Africa’s development agenda.
About Afrobarometer
Afrobarometer is a pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that provides reliable data on African experiences and evaluations of democracy, governance, and quality of life. Through nationally representative surveys across more than 35 African countries, Afrobarometer gives voice to African citizens on how they are governed and the development challenges facing their societies.
About AFIDEP
The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is an African-led and African-based international nonprofit organization that strengthens the use of evidence in policy and practice to improve lives. AFIDEP works across multiple sectors including health, education, and economic development to generate evidence, build capacity for evidence use, and facilitate knowledge translation for policy impact.
Registration Process
Submit Invitation Request or Accept Invitation: All attendees must be invited or apply to attend via the official event website
Apply – Submit your registration request through the official website
Approval Notification: Approved applicants will receive confirmation and payment instructions
Approved applicants will receive confirmation and payment instructions.
Complete Registration Payment: Upon approval, attendees must submit payment to secure participation
Upon approval, attendees must submit payment to secure participation.
Receive Confirmation & Materials: A confirmation email and digital event materials will be sent after successful registration
A confirmation email and digital event materials will be sent after successful registration.
Submit Invitation Request or Accept Invitation
All attendees must be invited or apply to attend via the official event website.
Approval
Notification
Approved applicants will receive confirmation and payment instructions.
Complete Registration Payment
Upon approval, attendees must submit payment to secure participation.
Receive Confirmation & Materials
A confirmation email and digital event materials will be sent after successful registration.