The 7th edition of the Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2025 opens this Wednesday, November 26, in Rabat, Morocco, placing the mobilization of private capital at the heart of Africa’s economic development. Over the course of three days, investors, financial institutions, public decision-makers and project sponsors will meet to turn opportunities into concrete projects in strategic sectors such as infrastructure, energy, agribusiness and digital transformation.
The Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2025 officially opened on Wednesday, November 26, in Rabat, Morocco, marking a significant step forward in mobilizing private capital for Africa’s development. The theme of this 7th edition is “Closing the Gap: Mobilizing Private Capital to Fully Unlock Africa’s Potential.” Over the course of three days, investors, financial institutions, public decision-makers, and project developers will come together to structure and finance transformative projects across strategic sectors such as infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, and digital transformation. The event features high-level sessions, thematic panels, and B2B meetings, providing a platform for turning opportunities into concrete outcomes. In his address, the President of the African Development Bank emphasized that Africa has all the resources needed to become a hub of innovation and sustainable growth, highlighting the pivotal role of youth and women in driving this transformation.
Our young people and women are the drivers of innovation, energy, and entrepreneurial dynamism on the continent. They are our greatest asset. To fully unlock their potential, it is essential to strengthen their autonomy through targeted financial inclusion, tailored mentorship, the promotion of entrepreneurship, and enhanced support for small and medium-sized enterprises. Particular priority must also be given to skills development, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, digital fields, as well as technical and vocational training. Lastly, formalizing the informal economy remains an essential lever for accelerating this transformation.
Dr Sidi Ould TAH, President of AfDB Group
This event, held in Morocco under the high patronage of His Majesty Mohammed VI, represents a strategic platform to accelerate economic growth and enhance the attractiveness of private investment across the continent.
Public financing is essential but limited, and it is no longer sufficient. It has become imperative to broaden the investor base, attract private capital, and innovate in financial mobilization mechanisms. The private sector must take a central role, as its capacity to invest, innovate, industrialize, create value, and mitigate systemic risks is crucial to supporting Africa’s major transitions particularly in energy, digital transformation, industry, agriculture, and logistics.
Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Minister of Economy and Finance
Building on the 37 bankable projects generated in 2024, the Africa Investment Forum 2025 will be crucial for mobilizing private capital, turning projects into concrete transactions, and supporting Africa’s sustainable economic development.
