October 14, 2025 | Capital Hilton – Washington, D.C.
Africa’s Voice at World Bank Annual Meetings – Washington, D.C.
Engaged African leaders and partners to build alliances, shape policy, and advance inclusive development across the continent.
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Positioning Within the World
Bank Annual Meetings
Africa @ World Bank Annual Meetings is a high-level, one-day symposium held in Washington, D.C., alongside the World Bank Annual Meetings. The event convenes African policymakers, economists, business leaders, researchers, and development partners to engage in strategic dialogue on Africa’s most pressing economic challenges and its vast potential for
growth and transformation.
This forum provides a unique platform for frank and forward-looking discussions on economic reforms, regional integration, investment strategies, and inclusive development. It also facilitates stronger collaboration between African governments and international financial institutions, notably the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
2025 Trailblazer for Africa Honoree
Honorees will be announced on October 3, 2025
Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Former U.S Ambassador to the United Nations
Ambassador (Ret) Linda Thomas-Greenfield served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations and U.S. Representative on the UN Security Council from 2021 to 2025. During her tenure, she was a member of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet and National Security Council. Prior to this role, she led the State Department’s transition team for the incoming Biden Administration.
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Meet Our Special Speakers
For this Premier edition of Africa @ World Bank Annual Meetings, we are privileged to share insightful perspectives with the world’s most brightest minds
Driving Inclusive Growth in Africa
Innovating for Job Creation
Unlocking Employment and Job Creation in Africa
Development for Sustainable Growth
Advancing Human Capital Development – Health and Education for Sustainable Growth
Infrastructure & Energy for Growth
Infrastructure and Energy as Catalysts for Growth
Boosting Africa’s Trade Growth
Enhancing Africa’s Role in Global Trade and Regional Integration
Digital Transformation & Finance
Digital Transformation & Financial Inclusion
Economic Policies & Empowerment
Gender-Responsive Economic Policies & Women’s Financial Empowerment
Innovating for Job Creation
Unlocking Employment and Job Creation in Africa
Development for Sustainable Growth
Advancing Human Capital Development – Health and Education for Sustainable Growth
Infrastructure & Energy for Growth
Infrastructure and Energy as Catalysts for Growth
Boosting Africa’s Trade Growth
Enhancing Africa’s Role in Global Trade and Regional Integration
Digital Transformation & Finance
Digital Transformation & Financial Inclusion
Economic Policies & Empowerment
Gender-Responsive Economic Policies & Women’s Financial Empowerment
Our Events Schedule Plan
Registration & Welcome
Delegate check-in, badge collection, networking Coffee
Official Welcome
Master of Ceremony
Opening Remarks
- Dr Denis Foretia, Executive Chairman, Nkafu Policy Institute; Founder and Co-Chair, Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation
Transition — Introduction of Keynote Speaker
World Bank Annual Meeting Center
All our activities will happen at Hall South American AB
Venue Details:
Address
Capital Hilton in Washington D.C.
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